Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard categories

Corrosive to metal Category 1 Skin corrosion Category 1A Acute toxicity, oral Category 4

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H290: May be corrosive to metals H302: Harmful if swallowed

Health hazards

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Environmental hazards

None

Precautionary statements

P102: Keep out of reach of children P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P234: Keep only in original container. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national or international regulations

2.3 Other hazards

No data available