Pearl Caustic Soda

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H332, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. N, Dangerous to the environment. C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R35. Causes severe burns H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S20, S22, S28, S29, S38, S45, S46, S50, S61, S1/2, S37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe dust. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Do not empty into drains. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show this SDS where possible). If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this SDS or label. Do not mix with acids, Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P232: Protect from moisture. P234: Keep only in original container. P260: Do not breathe dusts. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. 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 hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water for 10 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P402: Store in a dry place. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: If they can not be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to landfill (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White solid presented as beads or pearls. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, respiratory tract irritant

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is corrosive to the respiratory tract. Symptoms will include extreme pain in nose and throat and copious secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms such as pulmonary oedema may also become evident, and may be life threatening if exposure is other than brief. 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.