Classification of Peracetic Acid
Classification of Peracetic Acid

Peracetic acid

Classification

According to the Global Harmonized System (GHS) and the European Regulation no. 1272/2008, aqueous solutions of peracetic acid are dangerous substances and therefore must be labeled and handled correspondingly.

The exact classification of the particular product depends on the concentration of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The table below represents the classification of the selected products.

Classification of seleceted PERACLEAN® peracetic acid grades 

PERACLEAN® 5

Grade

Description

Hazard statements 
H242
H290
H302
H312
H314
H332
H335
H410

Heating may cause a fire.
May be corrosive to metals.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful if inhaled.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention statements 
P210

P234
P273
P280

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces—no smoking.
Keep only in original container.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

PERACLEAN® 15

Grade

Description

Hazard statements

H242
H290
H302
H312
H314
H332
H335
H410

Heating may cause a fire.
May be corrosive to metals.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful if inhaled.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effect.

Prevention statements

P210

P273
P280

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces—no smoking.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

PERACLEAN® 40

Grade

Description

Hazard statements

H242
H271
H290
H301
H312
H314
H331
H335
H410

May cause fire or explosion, strong oxidizer.
Heating may cause a fire.
May be corrosive to metals.
Toxic if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Toxic if inhaled.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention statements

P210

P261
P264
P273
P280

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces—no smoking.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
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