BCS SODIUM HYDROXIDE LIQUID (1% - 50%)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a clear to turbid liquid solution. This solution is corrosive, and can be damaging to contaminated tissue. Ingestion of large quantities can be fatal. In the event of fire or spill, adequate precautions must be taken. This solution reacts with water to generate heat. If involved in a fire, this product may decompose to produce sodium oxides and a variety of other compounds (i.e. carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide). Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: This solution can damage skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and other contaminated HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION tissue. Burns may not be immediately painful or visible. SYSTEM INHALATION: If mists or sprays of this solution are inhaled, this product may cause pulmonary irritation, irritation of the mucus membranes, coughing, and a HEALTH (BLUE) 3 sore throat. Damage to the tissues of the respiratory system may occur. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Severe irritation and/or burns can occur following eye exposure. Contact may cause impairment of vision and corneal damage possibly blindness. Skin contact may result in a “soapy” feel and cause FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 reddening, discomfort, and irritation. Prolonged exposure may result in ulcerating burns which could leave scars. SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant route of over-exposure to any component of this product. (YELLOW) REACTIVITY 1 INGESTION: Though ingestion is not anticipated to be a significant route of over-exposure to this product, if ingestion does occur burning and irritation of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and other tissues of the digestive system will occur PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT D immediately upon contact. Ingestion of large quantities may be fatal. INJECTION: Though injection is not anticipated to be a significant route of over- EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY exposure to this product, if it occurs, may cause local reddening, tissue swelling, and discomfort. HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay SEE SECTION 8 Terms. ACUTE: This solution is corrosive, and can burn and damage eyes, skin, For routine industrial applications mucous membranes, and any other exposed tissue. If inhaled, irritation of the respiratory system may occur, with coughing, and breathing difficulty. Though unlikely to occur during occupational use, ingestion of large quantities may be fatal. CHRONIC: Repeated skin contact with this product may result in dermatitis (inflammation and reddening of the skin). What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?