Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-01-13
Product name
Caustic Powder
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Heavy duty grease sodium hydroxide base cleaning products,
supplier name
Natural Choice Products Ltd
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Company Information
company name
Natural Choice Products Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433:2012 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land. Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Notice 2017 and the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Notice 2017. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Determined by Chemwatch using GHS/HSNO criteria: 6.1D,8.1A,8.2B,8.3A,9.1D,9.3C May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.
Prevention
Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
