Caustic soda 40-55%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Road and Rail Transport: Classified as a Dangerous Good under NZS 5433:2007 (Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land)

Signal word

Danger

HSNO Classifications

GHS classifications 6.1 D Acute oral toxicity Category 4 6.1 E Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation 8.1 A Metal corrosion, Category 1 8.2 B Skin corrosion, Category 1B 8.3 A Serious eye damage, Category 1 9.1 D Hazardous to the aquatic environment chronic Category 4 9.3 C Hazardous to terrestrial vertebrates EPA NZ Approval: HSR 002526 Cleaning Products (Corrosive) Group Standard

Hazard statements

H302 – Harmful if swallow H313 – May be harmful in contact with skin. H290 – May be corrosive to metals. H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 – Causes serious eye damage. H401 – Toxic to aquatic life. H402 – Harmful to aquatic life. H413 – May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. H443 – Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

P102 – Keep out of reach of children. P103 – Read label before use. P234 – Keep only in original container. P260 – Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 – Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P101 – If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P330+P331 – IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Remove 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 so. Continue rinsing. P310 – Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P338 – Remove contact lenses and easy to do so. P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 – Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 – Store locked up. P406 – Store in a corrosive container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 – Dispose of the product and packaging at an approved landfill or other approved facility. Avoid contamination of waterways. Do not use container for any other purpose.