Caustic Soda Liquid 50%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H402

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R35. Causes severe burns H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S2, S14, S20, S23, S28, S29, S38, S46, S36/37/39. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from acids, reactive metals, other materials reactive with alkaline solutions. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe mists. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Do not empty into drains. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

1824, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P353: Rinse skin or shower with water. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED 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. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Disposal

P501: If no in-house recycle or reclaim resources are suitable for this product, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear, colourless liquid Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, may cause serious damage to eyes, respiratory tract irritant

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is very corrosive to the respiratory tract. Symptoms will include extreme pain in nose, throat and lungs, and copious secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms such as pulmonary oedema are also likely, and may be life threatening even following brief exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is very corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is very corrosive to eyes. It will quickly cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is immediately treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring will occur. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is very corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.