Sodium Hydroxide 25% Diaphragm UN1824

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H312, H314, H370

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS - Classification Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1 May be corrosive to metals

Precautionary statements

• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Avoid release to the environment • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth • Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • Absorb spillage to prevent material damage • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Store locked up • Store in corrosive resistant aluminum container with a resistant inliner • Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3 Signal Word: Danger Hazard Statements: • Harmful in contact with skin • Harmful if swallowed • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Causes damage to organs Physical Hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1 • May be corrosive to metals