SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Flammability Toxicity Body Contact Reactivity Chronic SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Metal Corrosion Category 1 Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Determined by Chemwatch using GHS criteria H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

Code Phrase P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands and exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Code Phrase 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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Code Phrase P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container or with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Code Phrase P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved chemical treatment facility. .