Caustic Soda

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 6 Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage AUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Prevention

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

HSNO Classifications

Health 6.1D Substances that are acutely toxic - Harmful 8.1A Substances that are corrosive to metals 8.2B Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue UN PGII 8.3A Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. AUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract