Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
5-10
General Information
Revision date
2012-03-13
Product name
GENGARD GN7202
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Area
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 may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. DOT hazard: Corrosive to skin Odor Slight Ammonia; Appearance Amber To Dark Brown, 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 may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause severe gastrointestinal irritation. TARGET ORGANS: No evidence of potential chronic effects.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: May cause redness or itching of skin, irritation, and/or tearing of eyes (direct contact).
