Caustic Soda Beads

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

COMPOSITION Appearance: White Solid. Danger! Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Causes eye and skin burns. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetration ulcers of the skin. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. May cause systemic effects. Inhalation: Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Effects may be delayed.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Class 8

Signal word

Warning Corrosive

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust / fume / gas / mist / vapours / spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.