CAUSTIC SODA

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Hazardous chemical

AUSTRALIA CLASSIFICATION

Dangerous goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Skin Corrosion/Irritation, H314 Causes severe skin burns and Category 1A eye damage CORROSION

Precautionary statements

GENERAL P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read label before use PREVENTATIVE P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists P261 Avoid breathing dust P264 Wash thoroughly after handling P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P330 + IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P331 P303 + P361 + IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P353 Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact P338 lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P403+233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 Store locked up

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations