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Identification
- Name:
- peracetic acid
- Synonyms:
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- ACIDO PERACETICO ... %
- CAS:
- 79-21-0
- EC/EINECS:
- 201-186-8
- Molecular Formula:
- C2H4O3
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 1031
- Uses:
- pesticide disinfectant cleaner
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Flammable gases
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H226 : Flammable liquid and vapour
Flam. Liq. (Cat. 3) : Flammable liquid
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H242 : Heating may cause a fire
Org. Perox. (Cat. D ****) : Organic peroxide
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H332 : Harmful if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H312 : Harmful in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H302 : Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1A) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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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 |
|---|---|
| C >= 10 % | Xn; R20/21/22 |
| C >= 10 % | C; R35 |
| 5 % <= C < 10 % | C; R34 |
| 1 % <= C < 5 % | Xi; R36/37/38 |
| * | |
| C >= 1 % | STOT única, 3; H335 |
Restriction/prohibition regulations
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.
ListSubstances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).