Sodium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash hands, skin and face thoroughly after handling. P234 Keep only in original container P290 Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor or physician.

Storage

P406 Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

The substance does not meet the criteria for a PBT or vPvB substance

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Classification acc. to GHS Corrosive To Metals Category 1 - (H290) Skin Corrosive/Irritation Category 1 - (H314) Eye Damage/Irritation Category 1 - (H318)