Sodium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318+P310, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage H402 Harmful to aquatic life. Prevention, Response, Storage and Disposal Precautionary Statement(s) P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. 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. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present + P310 and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant stainless steel container with a resistant inner Liner. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) H290 Corrosive to metals Category 1 H314 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 H318 serious eye damage Category 1 H402 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3