Sodium hydroxide: health effects and incident management
Information on sodium hydroxide (also known as caustic soda), for use in responding to chemical incidents.
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These documents provide information on the health effects of exposure, the chemical’s toxicity and material for responding to a chemical incident.
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Last updated 28 November 2024 + show all updates
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Updated 'Sodium hydroxide: general information' document.
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Updated incident management document.
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Updated incident management guidance.
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