MSDS material safety data sheet, Cat. 19540 Sodium Hydroxide Solutions, 2N Cat. Move containers from fire area if possible.
Cool containers exposed to flames with water from side until well after fire is out.
Avoid breathing corrosive vapors and keep upwind. Low concentrations may cause mucous membrane irritation with sore throat, coughing, and dyspnea. Intense exposures may result in destruction of mucous membranes and delayed pulmonary edema or pneumonitis. Shock may occur. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of dusts or mists may cause discomfort and ulceration of nasal passages.