Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
7-13
General Information
Revision date
2009-08-26
Product name
CONTINUUM AT209
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Area Corrosion inhibitor/dispersant
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GE Betz, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
******************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Corrosive to skin. Corrosive to the eyes. Mists/aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. DOT hazard: Corrosive to skin Odor Mild; Appearance Light Yellow To Amber, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water ********************************************************************************
Potential health effects
ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS
Principle Routes of Exposure
Corrosive to skin ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Corrosive to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Mists/aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause severe irritation or burning of mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract with severe chest and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and collapse. Possible death when ingested in very large doses. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause primary irritant dermatitis, toxicity to the lungs and/or tissue necrosis
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Causes severe irritation, burns or tissue ulceration with subsequent scarring.
