Sodium Hydroxide Solution

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 40 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 40 % or mist

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 40 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dust/mist/vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Specific treatment (see on this label). Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.