PERCHLORIC ACID AR 60%

Substance / Preparation : Preparation.

Substance name                        Contents                    CAS No

Perchloric acid :                          > 50 < 75 %              7601-90-3 

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Classification : O; R8

R5

C; R35

Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Health hazards : Serious eye damage - Category 1 - Danger (CLP : Eye Dam. 1) H318

Skin corrosion - Category 1A - Danger (CLP : Skin Corr. 1A) H314

Physical hazards : Oxidizing liquids - Category 1 - Danger (CLP : Ox. Liq. 1) H271

3.2. Label elements

Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Symbol(s) : O : Oxidizing

C : Corrosive

R Phrase(s) : R5 : Heat ing may cause an explosion.

R8 : Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

R35 : Causes severe burns.

S Phrase(s) : S1/2 : Keep locked up and out of reach of children.

S23 : Do not breathe the gas, fumes, vapours, spray.

S26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek

medical advice.

S36 : Wear suitable protective clothing.

S45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (

show the label when possible).

Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms

Signal words : Danger

Hazard statements : H271 : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.

H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

• General : P102: Keep out of reach of children.

P103: Read label before use.

P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

• Prevention : P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or hot surfaces. – No

smoking.

P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.

P260: Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

P220: Keep away from clothing - combustible materials.

P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.

• Response : P371+P380+P375: In case of major fire and large quantities : Evacuate area.

Fight

fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair) : Remove immediately all contaminated

clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P306+P360: IF ON CLOTHING : Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin

with plenty of water before removing clothes.

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378: In case of fire: Use for extinction.

• Storage : P405: Store locked up.

• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or

special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or

international regulation.

3.3. Other hazards

Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT

substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Skin contact : Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove/Take off immediately all

contaminated clothing.

IF ON CLOTHING : Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of

water before removing clothes. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Eye contact : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Remove contact lenses, if

present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON

CENTER or doctor.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Causes serious eye damage.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you

feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible)

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Flammable class : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be

present. Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection

Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject)

fire-fighting water to enter environment. In case of major fire and large quantities :

Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.

Ventilate area.

Special precautions : No naked lights. No smoking. May cause fire or explosion; strong

oxidizer.

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify

authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth

as soon as possible. Store away from other materials. Collect spillage.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Liquid.

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : No data available.

Melting point [°C] : No data available.

Decomposition point [°C] : No data available.

Critical temperature [°C] : No data available.

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : No data available.

Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available.

Flash point [°C] : No data available.

Initial boiling point [°C] : No data available.

Final boiling point [°C] : No data available.

Evaporation rate : No data available.

Vapour pressure [20°C] : No data available.

Vapour density : No data available.

Density [g/cm3] : No data available.

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : No data available.

Solubility in water : No data available.

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : No data available.

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : No data available.

Explosion limits - upper [%] : No data available.

Explosion limits - lower [%] : No data available.

Oxidising properties : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Toxicity information : The product has been not fully tested. The calculated risk has

been done under the requirements of the EU regulations.

Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Corrosion : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Causes serious eye damage.

Irritation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not

met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : The product has been not fully tested. The calculated risk has

been done under the requirements of the EU regulations.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be

identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation

REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with

local/national regulations. Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.

Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection

point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to

restrictions.

REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject

to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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