CAUSTIC SODA

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318, H370

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H370 Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

Other hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 1 - single exposure