Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
49.5-52.0%
General Information
Version
3.0
Revision date
2021-05-20
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide, 50% Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard Classification Physical Hazards Corrosive to metal Category 1 Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 49.5 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 49.5 % or mist Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 %
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic 49.5 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Storage
Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None. classified (HNOC)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical Hazards Corrosive to metal Category 1 Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 49.5 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 49.5 % or mist Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 49.5 % environment
