Sodium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H317, H318

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals, category 1 Skin corrosion, category 1A Skin sensitization, category 1 Serious eye damage, category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P234 Keep only in original container P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304+P340+P310 If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician P301+P330+P331+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353+P310 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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/physician. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with soap and water P333+P313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P406 Store in corrosive resistant stainless steel container with a resistant inner liner P405 Store locked up P501 Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13

2.3 Other hazards

None