Sodium Hydroxide 4% (1 Normal)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

290 Corrosive to Metals Cat 1 , 312 Acute toxicity,dermal Cat 4 314 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 1A, B, C Danger May be corrosive to metals. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. Keep only in original container. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap/water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediatley call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. Store locked up in a closed container. Keep in original container. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None