Caustic Soda/Caustic Potash Blend

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Poisons Schedule (Aust) 6 Globally Harmonised System

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Page: 4 of 20 This revision issued: April, 2017

Hazard categories

Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1

Signal word

Danger H290

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. ts H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Precautio Prevention P234 Keep only in original container. nary P264 Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye ts

Response

P303 + P361 + protection/face IF ON SKIN (or hair): protection. Remove/take off immediately P353 all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P301 + P330 + IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce P331 vomiting. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for breathing. P338 several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if P390 you Absorb feel spillage unwell. to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Page: 5 of 20 This revision issued: April, 2017 Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

HSNO Classifications

6.1D Substances that are acutely toxic - Harmful Heal th 8.1 Substances that are corrosive to metals Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue UN PGI Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue 9.1D Substances that are slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or are otherwise designed for biocidal action Environm 9.3C Substances that are harmful to terrestrial vertebrates ental