CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains sodium hydroxide)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H411

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 1 = Low 4 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S5 [1] Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Page 1 continued... H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/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 doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.