RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET

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Safety
Substance Associated Risk Risk to User Action Following Incident
Precautions
Use of personal Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If
Ethanol absolute Highly Low risk protective discomfort persists seek medical attention.
Flammable equipment. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain
MSDS Ref: medical attention.
VWR International Store at room Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash
ID – 1010600 temperature in contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical attention.
flammable liquid Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give
storage cabinet. plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention.
Spillage: Shut off sources of ignition. Mop small spills with
Do not use around absorbent material; Large spills use laboratory spillage kit.
ignition source.
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If
Hydrochloric Acid Irritating to eyes, Irritation to Suitable personal discomfort persists seek medical attention.
6M respiratory system eyes, respiratory protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain
and skin. tract and skin equipment. medical attention.
MSDS Ref: Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash
VWR International contaminated clothing. Unless contact has been slight, seek
ID – 1800600 medical attention.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give
plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention.
Spillage: Absorb with inert material and wash area with water.
Use laboratory spillage kit for acids for large spillages.