Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 40%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification Physical Hazards Corrosive to metal Category 1 Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31 Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 41 % Acute toxicity, dermal 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 41 % or mist Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3

Environmental hazards

Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 41 %

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 packaging. 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 person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or 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/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store in a corrosion-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. Hazard(s) not otherwise None. classified (HNOC)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Corrosive to metal Category 1 Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 41 % Acute toxicity, dermal 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 41 % or mist Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 41 % environment