DANGER Signal Word Pictogram(s) H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser Hazard statement(s) (and H302 Harmful if swallowed H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects Example 7 dilution, mixtures: Rust removing preparation – The following data relates to a rust-removing preparation. The material was classified as a hazardous substance under the Approved Criteria but there is no dangerous goods classification. It has two acid components, each present at 9.95%, while its other components are non-hazardous. What is the classification? Table 19 ADG/Approved Criteria Classification and other relevant data Information for mixture Not classified as Dangerous Transport information R36 Irritating to eyes – Risk phrases R52 Harmful to aquatic organisms – R53 May cause long term adverse effects in the – aquatic environment Acid component 1 (9.95% w/w) Ingredient information Acid component 2 (9.95% w/w) Surfactants not classified as hazardous (20% w/w) – Water remainder – Information for Acid component 1 (9.95% w/w) R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin – Risk phrases: R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause – long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Nothing relevant Other information: Information for Acid component 2 (9.95% w/w) R22 Harmful if swallowed – Risk phrases: R34 Causes burns – R37 Irritating to resp. system – R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes –
Signal Word DANGER Pictogram(s) Hazard statement(s) (and H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser H302 Harmful if swallowed H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects Example 7 – dilution, mixtures: Rust removing preparation The following data relates to a rust-removing preparation. The material was classified as a hazardous substance under the Approved Criteria but there is no dangerous goods classification. It has two acid components, each present at 9.95%, while its other components are non-hazardous. What is the classification? Table 19 ADG/Approved Criteria Classification and other relevant data Information for mixture Transport information Not classified as Dangerous Risk phrases R36 – Irritating to eyes R52 – Harmful to aquatic organisms R53 – May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Ingredient information Acid component 1 (9.95% w/w) Acid component 2 (9.95% w/w) Surfactants – not classified as hazardous (20% w/w) Water – remainder Information for Acid component 1 (9.95% w/w) Risk phrases: R36/38 – Irritating to eyes and skin R52/53 – Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Other information: Nothing relevant Information for Acid component 2 (9.95% w/w) Risk phrases: R22 – Harmful if swallowed R34 – Causes burns R37 – Irritating to resp. system R41 – Risk of serious damage to eyes
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