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- NIOSH recommends that workers subject to sodium hydroxide exposure have comprehensive pre-placement medical examinations. Medical examinations should be made available promptly to all workers with signs or symptoms of skin, eye, or upper respiratory tract irritation resulting from exposure to sodium hydroxide.
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Sodium hydroxide is corrosive to tissues. The severity of sodium hydroxide burns may not be readily apparent until 24 to 48 hours after exposure. Stridor, vomiting, drooling, and abdominal pain are early symptoms of sodium hydroxide ingestion. Patients who have ingested sodium hydroxide may progress to shock.
NIOSH recommends that workers subject to sodium hydroxide exposure have comprehensive pre-placement medical examinations. Medical examinations should be made available promptly to all workers with signs or symptoms of skin, eye, or upper respiratory tract irritation resulting from exposure to sodium hydroxide.
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Sodium hydroxide is a very strong chemical. It is also known as lye and caustic soda. This article discusses poisoning from touching, breathing in (inhaling), or swallowing sodium hydroxide. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure.
CAS #1310-73-2. Division of Toxicology ToxFAQsTM April 2002. This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions (FAQs) about sodium hydroxide. For more information, call the ATSDR Information Center at 1-888-422-8737. This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their health effects.
Jun 6, 2014 · This Criteria Document is contained in PDF files, for ease of handling. The following table of contents allows you to open or download the files containing the sections of the document you want to see. Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Sodium Hydroxide
"Recommendations are made for an occupational exposure standard for sodium-hydroxide (1310732), including information on environmental standards, medical surveillance, labeling, personal protective equipment, informing employees of hazards, work practices, sanitation, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
Is there a medical test to show whether I have been exposed to sodium hydroxide? There is no medical test for sodium hydroxide exposure. How can I reduce the risk of exposure to sodium hydroxide?
