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V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE (for each potential route of exposure):
INHALED:

Corrosive! Inhalation not likely due to nature of the product. If product dries out, the

inhaled sodium hydroxide dust may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and edema of the
larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.

CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES:

Corrosive! Extremely destructive to tissue of the skin and

eyes. May cause irritation of eyes and with greater exposures, severe burns with possibility of
blindness resulting.

ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN:

Corrosive! Destructive to skin on contact can cause irritation or

severe burns and scarring with greater exposures.

SWALLOWED:

Corrosive! DANGER: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes severe burns. Sodium

hydroxide is classified as a poison under Federal Caustic Poison Act.

HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE
ACUTE:

Corrosive! Causes severe burns. See above.

CHRONIC:

Prolonged contact with dilute solutions or dust has a destructive effect upon tissue.

FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT:

Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and

lower lids occasionally. Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT:

Flush skin with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, while removing

contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothes before reuse. Get medical attention.

INHALED:

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get immediate medical

attention.

SWALLOWED:

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Give large quantities of water or milk if available.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.

SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT

X NO: THIS PRODUCT’S INGREDIENTS ARE NOT FOUND IN THE LISTS BELOW.
YES: _____FEDERAL OSHA ______NTP ______IARC

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

Persons with pre-existing skin disor-

ders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of
this substance.

VI. REACTIVITY DATA

STABLE

UNSTABLE

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

INCOMPATIBILITY

(Materials to avoid): Strong acid solutions, organic halogen compounds, and

nitromethane.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Sodium oxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION

MAY OCCUR______ WILL NOT OCCUR X

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

N/A

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