Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
90-100%
General Information
Revision date
2015-04-14
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide Pellets
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
Emergency telephone
908-859-2151
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
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 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 100 % Unknown toxicity - Environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %
Hazard pictograms
SDS_US - SDS000000947 1/10 Page Page 114 114
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Precautionary
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep only in original container. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
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/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
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. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification:
