Sodium Hydroxide, Flake Technical

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H402

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion Category 1 Serious eye damage Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3

Hazard statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. 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/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings Health 3 Flammability 0 Reactivity 3 Health 3 Fire 0 Reactivity 3 Specific hazard Not Available