Caustic Soda 50%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to UN GHS criteria Met. Corr. 1 Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P234 Keep only in original packaging.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Precautionary statements

(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point. According to UN GHS criteria Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: Sodium hydroxide

2.3 Other hazards

According to UN GHS criteria If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.