Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
3-7
General Information
Revision date
2012-05-11
Product name
GENGARD GN8141
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 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 and/or toxicity to the lung.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: May cause redness or itching of skin.
