LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA, 46%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Classification according to GHS

SP1 Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety Regulations, Australia. SP3 Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition) ED1 Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 SC-1A Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Hazard pictograms

Corrosion

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe mist / vapours / spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.

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. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see specific First Aid Measures in Safety Data Sheet or on label of this product). on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in corrosive resistant container or in a container with a corrosion resistant inner liner. Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

Disposal P501 Disposal of contents/containers in accordance with State,Territorial or Commonwealth regulations for waste disposal. IMPORTANT NOTE(S) NOTE: The pictogram for environmental effects that is displayed above is not required by Work, Health and Safty regulations in Australia. The statement regarding Acute Aquatuc Toxicity i.e AA3- Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 is included in this subsection and inclusion of the hazard class pictogram is to acknowledge international product knowledge and provide a warning to the user of this product of potential environmental effects if a spill or misuse occurs.

Further information

In Australia the POISON CENTER is the Poisons Information Centre (Telephone 13 11 26).