Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
25-50
General Information
Revision date
2024-07-09
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide Solution 25-50%
Product Synonyms
Sodium hydroxide * Soda lye solution * Caustic soda solution * Caustic soda * Lye * Liquid caustic
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Water Treatment; pH Neutralizer; Pulping and Bleach; Manufacture of Detergents and Soaps
Manufacturer Name
Allied Universal Corporation
Emergency telephone
1-305-888-2623, 1-786-522-0207, 1-800-424-9300, +01 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Allied Universal Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection.
Response
Specific treatment (see this label). IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Contact with most metals will generate flammable hydrogen gas. Contact with water will generate considerable heat. Reacts vigorously, violently or explosively with many organic and inorganic chemicals, such as strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, ketones, glycols and organic peroxides. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis.
Additional information
Not applicable.
