OXALIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF INHALED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF ON SKIN: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Storage

Not applicable.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1