Sodium Hydroxide, Caustic Soda

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State: Liquid Odor: Odorless Color: Colorless

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes: Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 4 Skin: Corrosion/irritation Category 1, Category 1A Inhalation: Serious damage/irritation Category 1 Ingestion: Serious irritation/harmful

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

- Harmful if swallowed - Causes severe burns and eye damage - Causes damage to organs

Physical hazards

- Corrosive to metals Category 1 + May be corrosive to metals

Precautionary statements

• P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • P330 - Rinse mouth • P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell • P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • P307 + P311 - IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • P405 - Store locked up • P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant • P334 - Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages • P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage • P406 - Store in corrosive resistant aluminum container with a resistant inline