WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SODIUM HYDROXIDE

1. Sodium Hydroxide has been implicated as a cause of cancer of the esophagus in individuals who have ingested it.

2. Hazardous to the environment

3. Due to its corrosive nature, Sodium Hydroxide Aerosols could cause pulmonary edema (severe, life-threatening lung injury)

4. Is extremely corrosive and is capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration and permanent scarring.

5. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin and corrosion will continue until removed.

6. Damage can range from severe irritation and mild scarring to blistering, disintegration, ulceration, severe scarring and clouding.

7. Conditions which affect vision, such as glaucoma and cataracts, are possible late developments.

8. In severe cases, there is progressive ulceration and clouding of eye tissue, which may lead to permanent blindness.

9. Should ingestion occur, severe pain; burning of the mouth, throat and esophagus; vomiting; diarrhea; collapse and possible death may result.

10. Can react violently with water.

11. Significant heat is released when Sodium Hydroxide dissolves in water.