Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-05-02
Product name
White Tulip Caustic Soda
Product Synonyms
Sodium hydroxide
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Domestic product for cleaning drains and other applications
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Company Information
company name
Pascoe’s Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
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.
SUSMP Classification
S6
ADG classification
Class 8 Corrosive Substances
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. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White granulated hygroscopic solid. Odour: No odour.
Health hazards
causes severe burns, respiratory tract irritant
