Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 50%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Global Harmonization System (GHS) Classification: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 1 (respiratory system) Acute toxicity to the aquatic environment - Category 3 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Rating Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Rating NFPA HMIS 4 = Extreme/Severe = water reactive Health 3 3 = High/Serious Fire 0 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 1 = Slight 0 = Minimum Emergency Overview Color: Colorless Odor: Odorless Physical State: Liquid above freezing point

Signal word

Danger

2.2 Label elements

DANGER! Causes severe eye burns. Causes severe skin burns. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Causes burns of the mouth and throat. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Aspiration hazard. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May react with water. Keep upwind of spill and use in adequate ventilation.

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye damage Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if swallowed Causes damage to respiratory system by inhalation May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May be corrosive to metals

Storage

Keep container closed. Keep in original container. Store in a secure manner. Ventilation Controls: Do not breathe (dust, vapor or spray mist). Hygiene Measures: When using, do not smoke, eat, or drink. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Personal Protective Equipment: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection. Spills: NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Dike the area to contain the spill. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. Attempt to neutralize by adding material such as Acetic acid. First Aid (See Section 4): In case of accident by inhalation, move person to fresh air. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show label to doctor. After contact with skin, immediately take off all contaminated clothing and wash immediately with plenty of water. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. In all cases, if irritation develops and persists, get medical attention. In all cases, call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. Environmental Protection: Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation with corneal injury which may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness. Chemical burns may occur. Mist may cause eye irritation. Skin Contact: Brief contact may cause severe skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe local redness and tissue damage. Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Inhalation: Mist may cause severe irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). May cause chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Ingestion: Swallowing may result in burns of the mouth and throat. Swallowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation, ulceration, nausea and/or vomiting. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, causing tissue damage or lung injury. Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Respiratory disorders, pre-existing skin disorders, eye/vision disorders. Target Organs Effected: Skin, Eyes, Respiratory System.