Sodium Hydroxide 50% Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep only in original container. Avoid release to the environment. Response: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Spills: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage Storage: Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive-resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner. Store in a dry place Disposal: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion Category 1A Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Short-term (Acute) Aquatic Hazard Category 3