989

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H301, H314

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Form Powder Color White Emergency Overview Sodium Hydroxide is Corrosive! Harmful possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed. Causes severe burns on contact. Mists and vapors are irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin. Reacts with some metals to liberate hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures with air. May react with some incompatibles violently, explosively, or form spontaneously combustible compounds. Toxic to aquatic organisms. DANGER! Sodium Nitrate is a strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Read the entire SDS for a more thorough evaluation of the hazards. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard : This product has been evaluated and classified as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29CFR 1910.1200.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion (Category 1A) Serious Eye Damage (Category 1) Oxidizing solids (Category 2) Acute toxicity (Oral) (Category 3)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

Corrosion, Skull & Crossbones, Flame over Circle

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 - Toxic if swallowed.

Precautionary statements

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Precautionary Statements, continued : P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P321 Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. P305+P351+P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known. See Section 11 for Potential Health Hazards