Sec. 2. definitions

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## Sec. 2 definitions As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— ###

(a)The term “**dangerous caustic or corrosive substance**” means: ####

(1)Hydrochloric acid and any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized acid

(HCl)in a concentration of 10 per centum or more; ####

(2)Sulfuric acid and any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in a concentration of 10 per centum or more; ####

(3)Nitric acid or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized nitric acid

(HNO3)in a concentration of 5 per centum or more; ####

(4)Carbolic acid (C6H5OH), otherwise known as phenol, and any preparation containing carbolic acid in a concentration of 5 per centum or more; ####

(5)Oxalic acid and any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized oxalic acid (H2C2O4) in a concentration of 10 per centum or more; ####

(6)Any salt of oxalic acid and any preparation containing any such salt in a concentration of 10 per centum or more; ####

(7)Acetic acid or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized acetic acid (HC2H3O2) in a concentration of 20 per centum or more; ####

(8)Hypochlorous acid, either free or combined, and any preparation containing the same in a concentration so as to yield 10 per centum or more by weight of available chlorine, excluding calx chlorinata, bleaching powder, and chloride of lime; ####

(9)Potassium hydroxide and any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized potassium hydroxide (KOH), including caustic potash and Vienna paste, in a concentration of 10 per centum or more; ####

(10)Sodium hydroxide and any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized sodium hydroxide (NaOH), including caustic soda and lye, in a concentration of 10 per centum or more; ####

(11)Silver nitrate, sometimes known as lunar caustic, and any preparation containing silver nitrate (AgNO3) in a concentration of 5 per centum or more; and ####

(12)Ammonia water and any preparation containing free or chemically uncombined ammonia (NH3), including ammonium hydroxide and “**hartshorn,**” in a concentration of 5 per centum or more.1 1For the purpose of determining whether an article containing ammonia is subject to the Federal Caustic Poison Act, the ammonia content is to be calculated as NH3. §3.700, *Definition of ammonia under Federal Caustic Poison Act, *Federal Register, November 30, 1957. ###

(b)The term “**misbranded parcel, package, or container**” means a retail parcel, package, or container of any dangerous caustic or corrosive substance not bearing a conspicuous, easily legible label or sticker containing: ####

(1)The common name of the substance; ####

(2)The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, seller, or distributor; ####

(3)The word “**poison,**” running parallel with the main body of reading matter on the label or sticker, on a clear, plain background of a distinctly contrasting color, in uncondensed gothic capital letters, the letters to be not less than 24-point size unless there is on the label or sticker no other type so large, in which event the type shall be not smaller than the largest type on the label or sticker; and ####

(4)Directions for treatment in case of accidental personal injury by any dangerous caustic or corrosive substance, except that such directions need not appear on labels or stickers, on parcels, packages, or containers at the time of shipment or of delivery for shipment by manufacturers and wholesalers for other than household use. ###

(c)The term “**interstate or foreign commerce**” means commerce between any State, Territory, or possession, or the District of Columbia, and any place outside thereof; or between points within the same State, Territory, or possession, or the District of Columbia, but through any place outside thereof; or within any Territory or possession, or the District of Columbia. ###

(d)This Act is not to be construed as modifying or limiting in any way the right of any person to manufacture, pack, ship, sell, barter, and distribute dangerous caustic or corrosive substances in parcels, packages, or containers, labeled as required by this Act.