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Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This material is classified as hazardous according to the health criteria of Safe Work Australia (SWA). H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S

UN Number

1824, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Signal word

DANGER Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 1C Eye Damage Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Not classified

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe mists or vapour. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye/face protection.

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P103: Read label before use. P234: Keep only in original container. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P310+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. If they cannot be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to landfill (see Section 13 of this SDS).