Emergency Overview: This product is a strong
oxidizer which may release oxygen and promote the combustion of flammable
material. May cause eye and skin irritation and/or burns. May cause
irritation to the respiratory tract.
HMIS Rating: Health 2 (moderate), Flammability 0
(insignificant), Reactivity 3 (high), Chronic not available
Section III - HEALTH AND FIRST AID INFORMATION
Primary routes of exposure are inhalation, ingestion, eye
or skin contact. Very hazardous in case of skin contact, eye contact or
ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact or inhalation. Corrosive to
skin and eyes on contact. Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage,
particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin
contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe
irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking or
shortness of breath. Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns or
ulcerations. Over exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation.
Severe overexposure can result in death. Can be fatal if inhaled or
ingested. Inflammation of the eyes is characterized by redness, watering and
itching, scaling, reddening or occasionally, blistering.
INHALATION: Allow the victim to rest in a well
ventilated area. If necessary, evacuate victim to a safe area as soon as
possible. Loosen tight clothing, such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
If breathing is difficult administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing
perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Warning, it may be hazardous to the
person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled
material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Immediately call a physician.
Keep the patient warm.
INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. Examine the
lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible
indication that the toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs,
however, is not conclusive. Loosen tight clothing, such as collar, tie, belt
or waistband. In all cases, immediately call a physician. Wash out mouth
thoroughly with water. Attempts at evacuating the stomach via emesis
induction or gastric lavage should be avoided. In the event of severe
distention of the stomach or esophagus due to gas formation, insertion of a
gastric tube may be required.
EYE CONTACT: Check for and remove any contact
lenses. Immediately call a physician. Immediately flush the eyes with a
running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping the eyelids separated. Cold
water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Direct contact with the eye
is likely to cause corneal damage, especially if not washed away
immediately. Careful ophthalmologic evaluation is recommended and the
possibility of local corticosteroid therapy should be considered.
SKIN CONTACT: If the chemical got onto the clothed
portion of the body, remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible,
protecting your own hands and body. Place the victim under a deluge shower.
If the chemical touches the victims exposed skin, such as the hands: gently
and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and
non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases
and groin. Cold water may be used. Call a physician if irritation persists.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Contaminated skin may be covered
with an antibacterial cream.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Contact of the skin with
hydrogen peroxide may cause severe skin irritation. Contact of the eye may
cause eye irritation with tearing or blurring of vision and possible
blindness. Inhalation may include irritation of the upper respiratory
passages; nausea, headache or weakness. Ingestion may include irritation of
the gastrointestinal internal tract and abdominal pain; or red blood cell
destruction.
OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION: Very hazardous in case
of skin contact, eye contact or ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact
or inhalation.
CARCINOGENICITY: Not available.
DELAYED HAZARDS: Not available.
SENSITIZATION: Not available.
TOXICITY DATA: LD50 for different
species are in the range of 700 mg/kg (90% H2O2) to
9200 mg/kg (70% H2O2). LC50 for rat is
greater than 2000 mg/m3 (75% H2O2).
Acute Oral Toxicity (mouse): LD50 2000 mg/kg
Acute Vapour Toxicity (rat): LC50 1437.4 ppm
4 hours
Acute Dermal Toxicity (rabbit): practically non-toxic
Primary Skin Irritation (rabbit): mildly irritating
Primary Eye Irritation (rabbit): extremely irritating
IRRITANCY: not determined
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: not determined
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available
TERATOGENICITY: not determined
MUTAGENICITY: not determined
TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: not
determined
OTHER DATA: not determined
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: not determined
Section IV - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: 226°F (108°C)
VAPOUR PRESSURE, MM Hg @ 86°F: 23
FREEZING POINT: -27°F (-33°C)
VAPOUR DENSITY(AIR=1): ~1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: ~1.13 at 68°F
ODOUR THRESHOLD: not determined
% VOLATILE: 100%
pH: ~1.5
PHYSICAL STATE: liquid
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): >1
COEFFICIENT OF OIL/WATER DISPERSION: not
determined
APPEARANCE AND COLOUR: Clear colourless liquid
with a slightly pungent odour
Section V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
FLASH POINT: not available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: not available
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR; % BY VOL. LOWER: not
determined
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR; % BY VOL. UPPER: not
determined
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & PRECAUTIONS: Oxidizing
material. Use water only to fight a fire where hydrogen peroxide is
involved. DO NOT use water jet. Cool containing vessels with water jet in
order to prevent pressure buildup, autoignition or explosion. Use flooding
quantities of water. Avoid contact with organic materials. Wear MSHA/NIOSH
approved self-contained breathing apparatus or equivalent and full
protective gear.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: No specific risks of
explosion of the product in presence of various materials are available.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: not determined
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: not available
EXPLOSION DATA: SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT:
not determined
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: not determined
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT: not available
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT: not available
CONDITIONS OF FLAMMABILITY: Spontaneous combustion
can occur if allowed to remain in contact with oxidizable materials. Drying
of product on clothing or combustible materials may cause fire. Do not allow
temperature of storage tanks to rise above 38°C. Do not heat solution to
concentrate to 74% or greater. Mixtures with combustible material may be
explosive.
Section VI - HAZARDOUS REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Normally stable, but may be come
unstable at high temperature. Stability is reduced when pH is above 4.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: no additional remark
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Highly reactive with
combustible materials, organic materials, metals, alkalis. Incompatible with
cyanides, iron, copper and its alloys, hexavalent chromium compounds, nitric
acid, potassium permanganate, reducing agents and other flammables and
combustibles.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Contamination
from any source may cause rapid decomposition, oxygen gas release and
dangerous pressures.
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: not determined
Section VII - EMPLOYEE PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Local mechanical exhaust ventilation
to maintain emissions below threshold limit value (TLV - 1 ppm for 8 hours).
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear a MSHA/NIOSH approved
vapour and dust respirator appropriate for the vapour or mist at the point
of use. Appropriate respirators may be a full face piece air-purifying
cartridge respirator, a self-contained breathing apparatus in the pressure
demand mode, or a supplied air respirator.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles should be used
unless a full face piece respirator is worn. It is generally recognized that
contact lenses should not be worn when working with chemicals because
contact lenses may contribute to the severity of an eye injury.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Long sleeved shirt; trousers;
rubber boots; rubber, PVC or nitrile gloves; and rubber apron.
OTHER PROTECTIVE MEASURES: An eyewash and safety
shower should be nearby and ready for use.
CONTROL MEASURES: In case of a spill, dilute with
water and mop up, or absorb with an inert DRY material and place in
appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary, neutralize the residue
with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Combustible material. Corrosive
liquid. Oxidizing material. Poisonous liquid. Keep away from heat. Keep away
from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth,
sand or other non-combustible material. DO NOT get water inside container.
Avoid contact with combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing etc.).
Keep substance damp using water spray. DO NOT touch spilled material. Use
water spray curtain to divert vapour drift. Use water spray to reduce
vapours. Prevent entry into sewers, storm drains, surface waters and soil.
Eliminate all sources of ignition. Comply with all applicable government
regulations on spill reporting and handling and disposal of waste.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Ensure disposal method complies
with local, provincial and federal regulations governing disposal. Recycle
if possible.
Section VIII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING & STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep container
dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material.
Corrosive materials should be stored in a separate safety cabinet or room.
Store in a properly vented container. Do not block vent. Store drums on
flame retardant pallets. Do not store where contact with incompatible
materials could occur, even with a spill. Have water source available for
diluting. Keep containers out of sun and away from heat, sparks and flames.
Do not add any other product to container. Never return unused product to
container. Rinse empty containers thoroughly with clean water before
discarding.
Section IX - REGULATORY CONTROLS
DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Regulated under Transport
of Dangerous Goods. Hydrogen Peroxide, aqueous solution 20-40%. UN 2014,
Class 5.1(8), Packing Group II.
WHMIS CLASS: C, D.1B, E, F
OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: CEPA - DSL
compliance.
Section X - OTHER INFORMATION
Follow label and package insert directions for use in
aquaculture applications.
PREPARED BY: MSDS Dept .
DATE: Update January 10, 2008 |
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