Caustic Soda, 50%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS CLASSIFICATIONS Health Acute Toxicity (Oral), Category 4 Skin Corrosion, Category 1 Serious Eye Damage, Category 1 Physical Corrosive to Metals, Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Irritant

Health hazards

CORROSIVE

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H370: Causes damage to organs H290: May be corrosive to metals.

Precautionary statements

General: P102: Keep out of reach of children. P103: Read label before use.

Prevention

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do Continue rinsing. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] 28042MX6 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor immediately. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P304+P341 IF INHALED If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

Response

Page 2 of 5 P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container to approved waste disposal plant EMERGENCY OVERVIEW IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Causes severe irritation and burns to skin. Causes severe irritation, burns, and damage to eyes. Mists and vapors can cause irritation to eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Ingestion can damage mouth, throat, and other tissues and may be fatal.

Potential health effects

EYES: Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including tissue destruction and/or blindness. SKIN: Corrosive, causes skin burns and severe irritation INGESTION: Causes irritation, burns, and damage to mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach. May be fatal if swallowed. INHALATION: Mists or sprays can be moderately to severely irritating to eyes and respiratory tract.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health: Acute Toxicity (Oral), Category 4 Skin Corrosion, Category 1 Serious Eye Damage, Category 1 Physical: Corrosive to Metals, Category 1