Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
10-30
General Information
Revision date
2024-09-04
Product name
PRINCIPAL
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Heavy duty cleaner
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Reserved for industrial and professional use
Emergency telephone
+64 7 958 2372
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Ecolab New Zealand
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Product AS SOLD Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 environment - acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic Category 2 environment - chronic hazard Product AT USE DILUTION Not a hazardous substance or mixture
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. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in accordance with local regulations. Product AS SOLD
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Product AT USE DILUTION
2.3 Other hazards
Mixing this product with acid or ammonia releases chlorine gas.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Product AS SOLD Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1 environment - acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 2 environment - chronic hazard Product AT USE DILUTION Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
