Sodium hydroxide solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form liquid Color colourless Odor odourless Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Corrosive to metals, Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

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. 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/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals, Category 1 or mixture Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1