Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
35-45%
General Information
Version
1.3
Revision date
2026-03-10
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide Solution 40% (w/w) Biotech Reagent
Product Synonyms
none
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
supplier name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
Emergency telephone
+1-855-282-6867, +1-610-573-2610, +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
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Substance or mixture corrosive to metals, category 1
Health hazards
Skin corrosion, category 1A Serious eye damage, category 1
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute, category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 - Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P234 - Keep only in original container. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303+P361+P353+P310 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338+P310 - 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. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405 - Store locked up. P406 - Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment or disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) none
