Sodium hydroxide, pellets

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification (United States) Corrosive to metals (Category 1) Skin corrosion (Category 1A) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340+P310 - P305+P351+P338+P310 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals (Category 1) Skin corrosion (Category 1A) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3) Pictogram(s) Signal word: Danger Hazard statement(s) H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.