Sodium Percarbonate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H318, H401, H411

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA  Emergency Overview  HMIS H 2 Toxicity effects principally related to its irritating properties. Irritating to the mucos F 0 menbrance, eye and skin. Does not present any significant hazard to the environment. R 2 PPE†

Potential health effects

Sec. 8

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, ingestion, eye and skin contact Target Organs:

OSHA HCS Classification

Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. 2 P330 Rinse mouth. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 Collect spillage. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

none Acute Effects Inhalation: Slight nose and throat irritation. At high concentration, cough. Repeated or prolonged exposure may result in sore throat, nose bleeds, chronic bronchitis. Eye: Severe eye irritation, watering and redness, can cause burns to the eye and risk of serious or permanent eye lesions. Skin: Slight irritation, repeated contact may cause dermatitis. Ingestion: Severe irritation of the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. May cause bloating of stomach, belching, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list Sodium Percarbonate as a carcinogen.