Caustic soda

Caustic soda or in the form of an aqueous solution Soda lye . Corrosive highly reactive base.

The use of caustic soda is found in almost all industries. It is a sodium carrier in the production of surfactants, an auxiliary raw material in the paper industry, the production of synthetic dyes and in water treatment processes. In the food industry, caustic soda is used by butchers, dairies and sugar factories as a disinfectant and cleaning agent.

Due to its biocidal properties, caustic soda is commonly used in livestock farming for disinfection.

Caustic soda is also used as an active agent - in the form of a 1-3% aqueous solution - in disinfection mats for disinfection inside the farm.

Attention! Caustic soda is a dangerous substance. Even in solid form, it can be irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. When using caustic soda or its aqueous solutions, use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals,

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.