Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 1 - 51%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/irritation Category 1 Acute toxicity, oral Category 4

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 acute hazard THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR 172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Signal word

DANGER skin corrosion and burns skin and eye irritant eye damage corrosive to metals

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes servere skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Onset of symptoms may be delayed following exposure.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well ventilated place. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.