SODIUM HYDROXIDE 32% W/W

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Physical hazards

Met. Corr. 1 - H290

Health hazards

Skin Corr. 1A - H314 Eye Dam. 1 - H318

Environmental hazards

Not Classified

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

67/548/EEC or C;R35 1999/45/EC) Human health Will cause severe burns. The product will cause serious burns to eyes which can result in blindness. Ingestion will cause burns to the mouth, stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Irritation of the respiratory system. High concentrations of vapours or prolonged exposure may lead to burns of the respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapour or mist may cause lung oedema. Environmental Due to the alkalinity of the product it may produce a local pH change in water systems which can have a damaging effect on aquatic organisms. Discharge to soil may produce a local pH change which can have a damaging effect on crops and soil dwelling organisms. Physicochemical Strongly alkaline solution. Very corrosive to skin and eyes. Will corrode metal surfaces on sustained or repeated contact. May produce an exothermic reaction with acids.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P321 Specific treatment (see medical advice on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe vapour/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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/ doctor. P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.

Contains

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Supplemental label elements

P234 Keep only in original container

2.3 Other hazards

This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB.