Caustic or Corrosive Substances.

Ala. Code tit. 8, ch. 17, art. 2

in effect

Ala. Code § 8-17-20 Definitions.

8-17-20. Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) DANGEROUS CAUSTIC OR CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE. Each and all of the acids, alkalis, and substances named below: a. Hydrochloric acid and any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized hydrochloric acid (HCL) in a concentration of 10 percent or more; b. Sulphuric acid and any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized sulphuric acid (H2SO4) in a concentration of 10 percent or more; c. Nitric acid or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized nitric acid (HNO3) in a concentration of five percent or more; d. Carbolic acid (C6H5OH), otherwise known as phenol, and any preparation containing carbolic acid in a concentration of five percent or more; e. Oxalic acid or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized oxalic acid (H2C2O4) in a concentration of 10 percent or more; f. Any salt of oxalic acid and any preparation containing any such salt in a concentration of 10 percent or more; g. Acetic acid or any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized acetic acid (HC2H3O2) in a concentration of 20 percent or more; h. Hypochlorous acid, either free or combined, and any preparation containing the same in a concentration so as to yield 10 percent or more by weight of available chlorine, excluding calx chlorinata, bleaching powder, and chloride of lime; i. Potassium hydroxide and any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized potassium hydroxide (KOH), including caustic potash and Vienna paste, in a concentration of 10 percent or more; j. Sodium hydroxide and any preparation containing free or chemically unneutralized sodium hydroxide (NaOH), including caustic soda and lye, in a concentration of 10 percent or more; k. Silver nitrate, sometimes known as luna caustic, or any preparation containing silver nitrate (AgNO3) in a concentration of five percent or more; l. Ammonia water and any preparation yielding free or chemically uncombined ammonia (NH3), including ammonium hydroxide and “hartshorn,” in a concentration of five percent or more. (2) MISBRANDED PARCEL, PACKAGE, OR CONTAINER. A retail parcel, package, or container of any dangerous caustic or corrosive substance for household use, not bearing a conspicuous, easily legible label, or sticker containing the name of the article, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, seller, or distributor, the word “Poison,” running parallel with the main body of reading matter on said 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 said 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 directions for treatment in case of accidental personal injury by the dangerous caustic or corrosive substance. (Acts 1927, No. 132, p. 90; Code 1940, T. 2, §51.)

Ala. Code § 8-17-21 Selling, Etc., in Misbranded Container, Etc.

8-17-21. Selling, Etc., in Misbranded Container, Etc. No person shall sell, barter or exchange, receive, hold, pack, display, or offer for sale, barter or exchange in the State of Alabama any dangerous caustic or corrosive substance in a misbranded parcel, package, or container, such parcel, package, or container designed for household use; provided, that household products for cleaning and washing purposes, subject to this article and labeled in accordance therewith, may be sold, offered for sale, held for sale, and distributed in this state by any dealer, wholesale, or retail. (Acts 1927, No. 132, p. 90; Code 1940, T. 2, §52.)

Ala. Code § 8-17-22 Confiscation, Etc., of Misbranded Containers, Etc.

8-17-22. Confiscation, Etc., of Misbranded Containers, Etc. Any dangerous caustic or corrosive substance in a misbranded parcel, package, or container suitable for household use that is being sold, bartered or exchanged, held, displayed or offered for sale, barter, or exchange shall be confiscated and disposed of as provided for under Article 2, Chapter 2 of Title 2, and all of the provisions of said Article 2 shall be applicable to substances regulated by this article. (Acts 1927, No. 132, p. 90; Code 1940, T. 2, §53.)

Ala. Code § 8-17-23 Enforcement of Article; Approval and Registration of Brands and Labels; Rules and Regulations.

8-17-23. Enforcement of Article; Approval and Registration of Brands and Labels; Rules and Regulations. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries shall enforce the provisions of this article as in the case of other provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 20, and may approve and register such brands and labels intended for use under the provisions of this article as may be submitted for that purpose and as may, in his or her judgment, conform to the requirements of this article; provided, that in any prosecution under this article the fact that any brand or label involved in such prosecution has not been submitted to the commissioner for approval or, if submitted, has not been approved by him or her shall be immaterial. In addition, the commissioner may make and adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act as he or she deems necessary to carry out this article and may establish a filing fee to accompany each application for approval and registration of a brand or label. (Acts 1927, No. 132, p. 90; Code 1940, T. 2, §54; Act 2004-516, p. 996, §1.)

Ala. Code § 8-17-24 Penalty for Violation of Article.

8-17-24. Penalty for Violation of Article. Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Acts 1927, No. 132, p. 90; Code 1940, T. 2, §55.)

Source: Alabama Legislature (alison.legislature.state.al.us)URL: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabamaFetched: 10/20/2026