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Sodium hydroxide, even in fairly dilute solution, reacts readily with various sugars to produce carbon monoxide.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Sodium oxide. Decomposition by reaction with certain metals releases flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Components
Sodium hydroxide
(100%)
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Irritation: Eye-Rabbit • 1 mg 30 Second(s)-Rinse • Severe irritation; Skin-Rabbit • 500 mg 24 Hour(s) •
Severe irritation
GHS Properties
Classification
Acute toxicity
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Data lacking
Aspiration Hazard
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Data lacking
Carcinogenicity
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Data lacking
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Data lacking
Skin corrosion/Irritation
EU/CLPSkin Corrosion 1A
OSHA HCS 2012Skin Corrosion 1B
Skin sensitization
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Data lacking
STOT-RE
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Data lacking
STOT-SE
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Data lacking
Toxicity for Reproduction
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Data lacking
Respiratory sensitization
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Data lacking
Serious eye damage/Irritation
EU/CLPData lacking
OSHA HCS 2012Serious Eye Damage 1
Route(s) of
entry/exposure
Inhalation, Skin, Eye, Ingestion
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
Acute (Immediate)
May cause corrosive burns - irreversible damage. May cause damage to upper respiratory tract
and lung tissue. Can cause difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, dizziness, bluish skin color
and lung congestion.
Chronic (Delayed)
Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive fumes may cause bronchial irritation with chronic
cough.
Skin
Acute (Immediate)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Chronic (Delayed)
Repeated or prolonged exposure to corrosive materials will cause dermatitis.
Eye