Sodium Hydroxide (Pellets)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Sub-category Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H290 - May be corrosive to metals Appearance No information available Physical State Pellets Odor No information available

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep only in original container

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see .? on this label) 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 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up Store in corrosive resistant/ .? container with a resistant inner liner

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not regulated

Further information

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects • Harmful to aquatic life Unknown Acute Toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity