CAUSTIC SODA

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H318

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Not classified as a Physical Hazard

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an Environmental Hazard

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

Other hazards

No information provided

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Not classified as a Physical Hazard Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 1 Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard