SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION > 20%

Remove affected person from source of contamination. Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention.

Symptoms: Causes severe burns.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse.

Symptoms: Causes serious eye damage. May cause permanent damage if eye is not immediately irrigated.

Rinse nose and mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that stomach vomit doesn't enter the lungs. Give plenty of water to drink. Get medical attention immediately.

Symptoms: May cause chemical burns in mouth, oesophagus and stomach.

Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog.

Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.

When heated, vapours/gases hazardous to health may be formed.

Follow precautions for safe handling described in this safety data sheet. Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact with skin and eyes.

Avoid discharge into water courses or onto the ground.

Absorb spillage with inert, damp, non-combustible material. Collect and place in suitable waste disposal containers and seal securely.

Materials: inert, damp, non-combustible material

Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact with skin and eyes. Provide adequate ventilation.

Store in tightly-closed, original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash after use and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Provide adequate ventilation. Observe any occupational exposure limits for the product or ingredients.

To protect hands from chemicals, gloves should comply with European Standard EN374. Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates skin contact is possible. The most suitable glove should be chosen in consultation with the glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information about the breakthrough time of the glove material. Nitrile rubber. (0.65 mm) Chloroprene rubber. (0.65 mm) Butyl rubber. Protective gloves should have a minimum thickness of > 0.5 mm. Viton rubber (fluoro rubber). Protective gloves should have a minimum thickness of > 0.5 mm. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Protective gloves should have a minimum thickness of > 0.5 mm. The selected gloves should have a breakthrough time of at least 8 hours.

Chemical splash goggles. EN 166

If ventilation is inadequate, suitable respiratory protection must be worn. EN 136/140/141/145/143/149

Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact.

Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended.

Reactions with the following materials may generate heat: Acids. In contact with some metals can generate hydrogen gas, which can form explosive mixtures with air.

Reacts violently with water.

Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time.

Strong acids. Other halogenated organics.

When heated, vapours/gases hazardous to health may be formed.