Glitz Caustic Soda

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402: Harmful to aquatic life due to extreme pH. (New Zealand) HSR001547 (Sodium hydroxide) 6.1D: Substances that are acutely toxic by all routes (oral, dermal and inhalation). 8.1A: Substances that are corrosive to metals. 8.2B: Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue. 8.3A: Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue. 9.1D: Substances that are harmful to the aquatic environment (algae, crustaceans and fish). 9.3C: Substances that are harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances Classified as a Dangerous Good for transport in accordance with the Land Transport Rule Dangerous Goods 2005 and NZS 5433:2007. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White granulated hygroscopic solid. Odour: No odour.

UN Number

1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Signal word

DANGER Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 1 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Acute Category 3

Prevention

P234: Keep only in original container. P260: Do not breathe dusts. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P335: Brush off loose particles from skin. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, respiratory tract irritant