CAUSTIC SODA PELS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H312, H314, H318, H335, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H312

Harmful in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation exposure Health hazards not otherwise classified Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Presents a health hazard which is not otherwise classified.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/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

IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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 CENTRE/doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

98 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 2 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 2 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 2 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation exposure Health hazards not otherwise classified Category 1 Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 long-term hazard