What is the hazmat class for UN1760?
Hazard Class 8
Hazard Class 8: Corrosive.
What is UN1760?
Placard – UN 1760 Corrosive Liquid, Adhesive Vinyl.
What is corrosive liquid?
Corrosive liquids are acids, alkalis, bases and caustic solutions which corrode elements such as metal. Examples of such liquids are sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, chromic acid, nitric acid, acetic acid, and hydrochloric acid.
What is a Class 8 corrosive material?
Examples of Class 8 Corrosives
- Hydrochloric acid (HCL) (pH = 1.1 @ . 380 concentration) is used in water and salt purification, as well as making batteries, fireworks, leather, and building materials.
- Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) (pH = 0.5 @ .
- Nitric acid (HNO3) (pH = 1.2 @ .
What is the most corrosive liquid?
). This substance is a superacid that can be in excess of a quadrillion times stronger than 100% pure sulfuric acid, depending on the proportion of its ingredients.
What kind of label a corrosive liquid has?
Corrosive Label, UN1760 Corrosive Liquids N.O.S.
| Regulatory Agency | DOT |
|---|---|
| UN Number | 1760 |
| Hazard Class Name | Corrosive |
| Hazard Class Number | 8 |
| Prop 65 Warning | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
Where can I get a MSDS sheet?
To obtain SDS, get them from the manufacturer.
- They may be sent with the chemical order (paper copy or e-mail attachment).
- Otherwise, go to the manufacturer’s website and download it or request a copy.
How do I create a MSDS sheet?
They must be written in English and contain:
- the name of the chemical (same as on the label)
- the chemical and common names of the substance.
- a listing of the ingredients.
- a statement of the ingredients that are known carcinogens or that present other known hazards.
- any specific hazards.
What are examples of corrosive liquids?
Bromine, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide are examples of highly corrosive liquids. See Chemical Specific Issues for specific corrosive liquids such as Hydrofluoric Acid and Phenol. The following should be considered: The eyes are particularly vulnerable.