Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-08-19
Product name
ENFORCE
Emergency telephone
0800 243 622 (0800 CHEMCALL
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Ecolab New Zealand
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
HSNO Classifications
Product AS SOLD Corrosive to Metals : 8.1 A Skin corrosion : 8.2 B Serious eye damage : 8.3 A Aquatic toxicity (Acute or : 9.1 A Chronic) Product AT USE DILUTION Aquatic toxicity (Acute or : 9.1 C Chronic)
2.2 Label elements
Product AS SOLD
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life. : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep only in original container. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Product AT USE DILUTION Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Product AS SOLD
2.3 Other hazards
Mixing this product with acid or ammonia releases chlorine gas.