CAUSTIC SODA LIQUID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Hazardous according to the criteria of the 3rd Revised Edition of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of ADG. H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 - H314 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Category 1 - H318 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - (Single Exposure) Category 3 - H335 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal. Category 1 - H290 Label elements, including precautionary statements

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P103 - Read label before use P234 - Keep only in original packaging. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P280 - Wear 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 victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P406 - Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations

Contains

Substances Sodium hydroxide CAS Number 1310-73-2

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known For the full text of the H-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16