Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
39.6-40.4%
General Information
Version
3.0
Revision date
2021-05-14
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide 10N 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 within US and Canada (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
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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
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
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, dust 40 % or mist Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 %
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic 40 % Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 30 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dust/mist/vapors. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.
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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
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.
