99% PURE CAUSTIC SODABEADSGSO (SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LYE)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.