Sodium Hydroxide Solution 4.5N

Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. If breathing is difficult, (trained personnel should) give oxygen. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Symptoms: Delayed pulmonary edema may occur.

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Should not be released into the environment.

Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture. Store locked up. Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from other materials.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Showers, Eyewash stations, Ventilation systems.

Wear suitable gloves. Impervious gloves.

Face protection shield.

No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.

Wear suitable protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Chemical resistant apron.

Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Do not allow into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water.

Stable under normal conditions.

Not applicable.

None under normal processing. Hazardous polymerization: None under normal processing.

Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

Oxidizing agent. Acids. Bases.

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors.