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Identification

Name:
peracetic acid
Synonyms:
  • ACIDO PERACETICO ... %
CAS:
79-21-0
EC/EINECS:
201-186-8
Molecular Formula:
C2H4O3
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
1031
Uses:
disinfectant cleaner pesticide

Black list

Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

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  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS05

    Corrosive to metals

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

H Phrases

  • H226 : Flammable liquid and vapour

    Flam. Liq. (Cat. 3) : Flammable liquid

  • H242 : Heating may cause a fire

    Org. Perox. (Cat. D ****) : Organic peroxide

  • H332 : Harmful if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H312 : Harmful in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H302 : Harmful if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    Skin Corr. (Cat. 1A) : Skin corrosion/irritation

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

    Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Notes

  • R.1272-Note B
  • R.1272-Note D
Labelling
Concentration Labelling
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C >= 1 % STOT única, 3; H335

Specific health risks

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G-A4
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ACGIH
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Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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