Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2025-04-22
Product name
CAUSTIC SODA
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
General chemical
supplier name
APPLAUD PLC PTY LTD
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
APPLAUD PLC PTY LTD
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
This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia.
Signal word
Danger Hazard Classifications Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Response
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations Poison Schedule S6.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Hazard Statements H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
