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EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-01-19
Product name
Swisher Hercules
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 (NORTH AMERICA
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Company Information
company name
Swisher Hygiene Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 3
2.2 Label elements
Emergency Overview Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Appearance Transparent Physical state Liquid Odor Chlorine
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
May be harmful if swallowed • May be harmful in contact with skin • Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects • Very toxic to aquatic life Unknown Acute Toxicity 87.66% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity