Sodium Hydroxide

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive Serious eye damage, category 1 Corrosive to metals, category 1 Skin corrosion, category 1B Skin Corr. 1B Eye corr. 1 Metal Corr. 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Precautionary If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand Keep out of reach of children Read label before use Keep only in original container Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash … thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Absorb spillage to prevent material damage IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Store in a corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner Store locked u