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
2013-02-08
Product name
SPECTRUS OX909
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 cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. DOT hazard: Corrosive to skin Odor Mild; Appearance Yellow-Orange, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: Flood with water. Use of CO2 or foam may not be effective. ********************************************************************************
Potential health effects
ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS: Primary route 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 the gastrointestinal tract. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause primary irritant dermatitis 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.
