Sodium Hydroxide 50% Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the 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 1

2.2 Label elements

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger

Hazard statements

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H290 - May be corrosive to metals

Prevention

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection

Response

P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

P405 - Store locked up P406 - Store in corrosive resistant/ stainless steel container with a resistant inner liner

Precautionary statements

Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

No hazards not otherwise classified were identified.

Further information

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects