Spent Caustic

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be corrosive to metals.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label).

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Additional information

18% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 95% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.