Caustic base and alkali

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ********************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Colorless Physical State: Liquid

Appearance/Odor

Clear to slightly turbid Odorless

Signal word

DANGER DANGER

Health hazards

CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.

Physical hazards

MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS Corrosive to Metals GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN: Category 1A - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - EYE: Category 1 - Causes serious eye damage GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE Category 3 - May cause respiratory tract irritation EXPOSURE): Not Otherwise Classified • Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes • May react with chemically reactive metals such as aluminum, zinc, magnesium, copper, etc. to release hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures in air • Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner: See OxyChem Caustic Soda Handbook for details on storage materials of construction See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Precautionary statements

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist, vapors, or spray. Wash skin and contaminated clothing thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. - Prevention • Keep only in original container • Do not breathe mist, vapors, or spray • Wash skin and contaminated clothing thoroughly after handling • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye and face protection - Response • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • IF EXPOSED (skin): Immediately call a POISON CENTER OR LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER (LHCP) • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • IF EXPOSED (eyes): Immediately call a POISON CENTER OR LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER • Absorb spillage to prevent material damage - Storage • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed • Store in a secure manner • Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner - Disposal • Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations

Additional information

If not stored in original container; store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. May react with chemically reactive metals such as aluminum, zinc, magnesium, copper, etc. to release hydrogen gas which can form explosive mixtures in air. ********************************************************************************************************************************** _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hazard pictograms

Corrosive, Exclamation mark

Hazard statements

GHS - Physical Hazard Statement(s) • May be corrosive to metals GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Causes serious eye damage • May cause respiratory irritation