SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure Unknown toxicity Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 100 %

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity Chronic hazards to the aquatic 39 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: