SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% DIA

Hazard statements (CLP)

H312, H314, H318

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 A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.

Prevention

Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. 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/shower. 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 center/doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)

Additional information

50% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Environmental hazards Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified