Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
1-5
General Information
Revision date
2012-05-11
Product name
GENGARD GN8208
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Area
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GE Betz, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING May cause moderate irritation to the skin. Severe irritant to the eyes, possibly corrosive. Mists/aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. DOT hazard: Corrosive to aluminum 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
May cause moderate irritation to the skin. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Severe irritant to the eyes, possibly corrosive. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Mists/aerosols cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with possible nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and injury to the kidneys and liver. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause primary irritant dermatitis.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Causes irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or respiratory system.
