CAUSTIC SODA LIQUID 50% FG

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

H290 H302 H314 H335 - May - Harmful - Causes - May be cause corrosive if severe swallowed respiratory skin to metals burns irritation and eye damage Keep Do Avoid Wash Do Use Wear not not only only breathe breathing hands, eat, protective outdoors in drink original forearms dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. gloves/protective or or container. smoke in and a well-ventilated face when thoroughly using clothing/eye this area. after product. protection/face handling. protection.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. 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. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on the SDS). Rinse mouth. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a secure manner. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts with most metals to form explosive/flammable hydrogen gas. May react violently with water. May react with various food sugars to form carbon monoxide. Reacts vigorously, violently or explosively with many organic and inorganic chemicals, such as strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, ketones, glycols and organic peroxides. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

50% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity (Inhalation (Dust/Mist))

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS US classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation