SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H317, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule 5 [1] Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, Skin Sensitizer Category 1, Metal Corrosion Category 1, STOT - SE (Resp. Irr.) Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Hazard statements

H318 Causes serious eye damage H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H290 May be corrosive to metals H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe mist / vapours / spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection. P234 Keep only in original container. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

P301+P310+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with soap and P303+P310+P361+P353+P352+P333+P313 water / shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs, get medical advice / attention. P305+P310+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for P304+P310+P340 breathing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.