Caustic

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA identification

Physical hazards

Physical hazards Not classified.

Health hazards

Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Long term hazards

OSHA OSHA defined defined defined hazards Combustible dust Not applicable Pyrophoric gas Not applicable Simple asphyxiant Not applicable Label

2.2 Label elements

elements

Signal word

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

Hazard statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary

Prevention

Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store in accordance with local/regional/national regulations. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from incompatible materials. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) Hazard(s) not not not otherwise otherwise None known.

Classified (HNOC)

classified (HNOC)

Additional information

Supplemental information None. 3. 3. 3.