EC13

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport according to the New Zealand Standard NZS 5433:2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1C EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Determined using GHS/HSNO criteria: 8.2C 8.3A Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash 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 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Potential chronic health

Irritant dermatitis may result from frequent skin contact with the material. Low systemic toxicity. Inhalation Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or vomiting may lead to chemical pneumonitis. Ingestion Irritant to mouth, throat. Likely to cause gastric upset, with nausea and vomiting. Skin Alkaline material, irritant to skin. Eye Corrosive. Risk of corneal damage.

Further information

LD 50 : Alkaline salts 1,100 - 7,400 mg/kg oral, rat LC 50 : Alkaline salts 2,300 mg/m3/2 hrs, rat