Caustic Soda (All Grades)

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard.

2.2 Label elements

Using the Toxicity Data listed in section 11 and 12 the product is labeled as follows.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with shower/ water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / national regulations.