SODIUM HYDROXIDE - LIQUID (46%-50%)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Signal word

DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation SDS Pictogram (s) Corrosion,Exclamation mark Precautionary Statement – Prevention Keep only in original packaging Do not breathe fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Precautionary Statement – Response Specific treatment (see First aid on this label) 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/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting Absorb spillage to prevent material damage Precautionary Statement – Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to / in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable. Not Applicable

Further information

GHS Classification Classified as dangerous goods in accordance with the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG). Classified as a hazardous chemical in accordance with the criteria of Safe Work Australia - Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Other hazards which do not result in classification

General Hazards

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals: Category 1 Eye damage/irritation: Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Signal Word (s) DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. SDS Pictogram (s) Corrosion,Exclamation mark