Hazardous components which must be listed on the label Sodium hydroxide
Hazard statements:
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
Precautionary statements:
P260 Do not breathe dust or mist.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+ P330+ p331 lF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+ P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+ P351+ P338 lF lN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 lF exposed or concerned:
P310 lmmediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician.
Labelling (2006/121/EC, 1999/45/EC):
Labelling and classification in accordance with the EC Dangerous Preparations Directive
(1999/45/EC) and subsequent amendments
C Corrosive
Contains: sodium hydroxide
R-phrase(s): R35 Causes severe burns.
S-phrase(s): S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice.
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).