Sodium Hydroxide 30% Reagent

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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed • Harmful in contact with skin • 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

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth • IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • 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 • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • 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 • IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Store locked up • Avoid release to the environment • Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking • Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials • Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish • Dispose of contents/container to industrial incineration plant • Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages • Absorb spillage to prevent material damage • Store in corrosive resistant aluminum container with a resistant inliner