Mechanix Caustic Soda

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H401

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 the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. R35, R37. Causes severe burns. Irritating to respiratory system H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S20, S22, S26, S28, S36, S38, S45, S46, S1/2, S37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe dust. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of . Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show this MSDS where possible). If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this MSDS or label. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. SUSMP Classification: S6 ADG Classification: Class 8: Corrosive Substances UN Number: 1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Signal word

DANGER

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. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White granulated hygroscopic solid. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, respiratory tract irritant

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is very corrosive to the respiratory tract. Symptoms will include extreme pain in nose, throat and lungs, and copious secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms such as pulmonary oedema are also likely, and may be life threatening even following brief exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is very corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is very corrosive to eyes. It will quickly cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is immediately treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring will occur. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is very corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ADG Classification: Class 8: Corrosive Substances. UN Number: 1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID