Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
39.00-41.00%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
59.00-61.00%
General Information
Revision date
2020-05-15
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 40%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
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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
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Color: Colorless Form: Liquid Physical state: Liquid Odor: Odorless
Signal word
DANGER! Danger
Potential health effects
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life. Potential Physical / Chemical Corrosive to metal Effects:
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation.
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. 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 INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
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.
Other hazards
which do not result None.
