Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1232 of 13 July 2022 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘INTEROX Biocidal Product Family 1’ (Text with EEA relevance)

Ensure adequate ventilation during the application.

5.3.   Particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment

Particulars of likely direct or indirect adverse effects:

• — In case of inhalation: Breathing difficulties, cough, pulmonary oedema, nausea, vomiting.

• — In case of skin contact: Redness, swelling of tissue, skin irritation.

• — In case of eye contact: Redness, lachrymation, swelling of tissue, severe burns.

• — In case of ingestion: Nausea, abdominal pain, bloody vomiting, diarrhoea, suffocation, cough, severe shortness of breath, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the oesophagus and the stomach. Risk of respiratory disorder.

First aid instructions:

IF INHALED: Move to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If symptoms: Call 112/ambulance for medical assistance. If no symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE or a doctor.

IF ON SKIN: Immediately wash skin with plenty of water. Thereafter take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Continue to wash the skin with water for 15 minutes. Call a POISON CENTRE or a doctor.

IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. Call 112/ambulance for medical assistance.

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately rinse mouth. Give something to drink, if exposed person is able to swallow. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call 112/ambulance for medical assistance.

Emergency measures to protect environment in case of accident:

• — Environmental precautions:

Should not be released into the environment. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

• — Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Dilute with plenty of water. Dam up. Do not mix waste streams during collection. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in properly labelled containers. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Never return spills in original containers for re-use.

5.4.   Instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging

Do not allow undiluted product to enter the sewer. Do not discharge unused product on the ground, into water courses, into pipes (sink, toilets…) nor down the drains.. Only pass on empty containers/packaging for recycling. Disposal of packaging should at all times comply with the waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.

5.5.   Conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage

Storage: Hydrogen peroxide should be stored in properly designed bulk storage tanks or in original vented container in upright position away from incompatible products. Use only approved materials of construction for equipment or approved packs. Store in a cool, ventilated area and protect from damage and direct sunlight. Do not store at temperatures above 40°C. Keep away from combustible materials and sources of ignition and heat.

Shelf-life: 12 months in HDPE packs at ambient temperature.

6. OTHER INFORMATION

Please be aware of the European reference value of 1.25 mg/m³ for the active substance hydrogen peroxide (CAS No.: 7722-84-1) which was used for the risk assessment for this product.

7. THIRD INFORMATION LEVEL: INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS IN THE META SPC 9

7.1.   Trade name(s), authorisation number and specific composition of each individual product