RE 160

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H402

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R34. Causes burns H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402: Harmful to aquatic life due to extreme pH.

Precautionary statements

S20, S26, S28, S45, S46, S1/2, S37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show the label where possible). If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S5

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

1719, CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUID, N.O.S

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Disposal

P501: If no in-house recycle or reclaim resources are suitable for this product, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Yellow liquid. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

causes burns, may cause serious damage to eyes

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short Term Exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data indicates that this product will cause distress if liquid is inhaled. Likely to cause burns if not promptly treated. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: In addition product is corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. In addition product is corrosive to eyes. It will cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is quickly treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring is likely. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.