SODIUM SILICATE SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS05 Corrosive to metals (Category 1) Serious eye damage (Category 1) GHS07 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system Skin irritation (Category 2) GHS05 GHS07

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Xi (irritant) Risk Statements: R38 Irritating to skin. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call POISON INFORMATION CENTRE on 13 11 26 or doctor. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P403+233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Precautionary statements

S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show this SDS, container or label. Poisons Schedule: S5 ADG CLASS: Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. Not regulated for transport of Dangerous Goods: UN, IATA, IMDG Signs and Symptoms of Exposure (Acute effects): Swallowed: Ingestion can result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. May cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. Eye: A severe eye irritant. May cause conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eyes) and possibly corneal burns and ulceration. Skin: Irritating to skin. May cause itching and skin rash. Inhaled: Exposure to vapours at room temperature is an unlikely route of exposure due to its low vapour pressure. Spray mist will cause respiratory irritation and may result in coughing as well as inflammation of nose, throat and windpipe. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dry skin. Defatting of the skin can result in irritation and dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). Emergency Overview: Clear to hazy, colourless, odourless, thick liquid. Causes eye, skin and digestive irritation. Spray mist causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Spills are slippery. High pH is harmful to aquatic life. Reacts with acids, ammonium salts, reactive metals and some organics. Non- combustible but flammable hydrogen gas may be produced on prolonged contact with metals such as aluminium, tin, lead and zinc.

Further information

Dries to form glass film which can easily cut skin. Can etch glass if not promptly removed.