Glycolic acid

Company name

Fisher Scientific

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child Toxic if inhaled

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Eyes 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/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. Unknown Acute Toxicity 0.5 percent of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity