CAUSTIC SODA 50% SOLUTION

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Classification of the substance or mixture Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

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

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek immediate medical attention. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into the lungs. Rinse mouth

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant