NORTHSTAR SODIUM HYDROXIDE LIQUID

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a clear to turbid liquid solution. This solution is corrosive, and can be damaging to contaminated tissue. Ingestion of large quantities can be fatal. In the event of fire or spill, adequate precautions must be taken. This solution reacts with water to generate heat. If involved in a fire, this product may decompose to produce sodium oxides and a variety of other compounds (i.e. carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide). Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which the are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: This solution can damage skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and other contaminated tissue. Burns may not be immediately painful or visible. INHALATION: If mists or sprays of this solution are inhaled, this product may cause pulmonary irritation, irritation of the mucus membranes, coughing, and a sore throat. Damage to the tissues of the respiratory system may occur. CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Severe irritation and/or burns can occur following eye exposure. Contact may cause impairment of vision and corneal damage HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION possibly blindness. Skin contact may result in a “soapy” feel and cause SYSTEM reddening, discomfort, and irritation. Prolonged exposure may result in ulcerating burns which could leave scars. HEALTH (BLUE) 3 SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant route of over-exposure to any component of this product. INGESTION: Though ingestion is not anticipated to be a significant route of over- FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0 exposure to this product, if ingestion does occur burning and irritation of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and other tissues of the digestive system will occur immediately upon contact. Ingestion of large quantities may be fatal. INJECTION: Though injection is not anticipated to be a significant route of over- REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 1 exposure to this product, if it occurs, may cause local reddening, tissue swelling, and discomfort.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT D Terms. ACUTE: This solution is corrosive, and can burn and damage eyes, skin, mucous EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY membranes, and any other exposed tissue. If inhaled, irritation of the respiratory system may occur, with coughing, and breathing difficulty. Though unlikely to SEE SECTION 8 occur during occupational use, ingestion of large quantities may be fatal. CHRONIC: Repeated skin contact with this product may result in dermatitis For routine industrial applications (inflammation and reddening of the skin).