• Does phosphoric acid meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
• Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
• Does phosphoric acid meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
• What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

Does phosphoric acid meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?

Phosphoric acid solutions meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):

E - Corrosive material

Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?

Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Does phosphoric acid meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?

It meets the EU criteria for class(es):

Corrosive. [C].

What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

EU RISK PHRASES :

Causes burns. [R:34].

EU SAFETY PHRASES :

Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.* In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible. [S(1/2-)*26-45].

*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.

Safety phrases relate to the highest concentration division indicated, but may also be applicable to lower concentrations.

EU COMMENTS :

CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 25%: Corrosive. Causes burns. [C;R34].

CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 10% AND LESS THAN 25%: Irritant. Irritating to eyes and skin. [Xi;R36/38].

The product label must indicate the percentage concentration of the solution.

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