Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
>97 1-2.5
General Information
Revision date
2006-03-27
Product name
CAUSTIC SODA
Chemical name
Sodium hydroxide
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Alkalinity Control space
supplier name
Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids
Emergency telephone
713-439-8900
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Company Information
company name
Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
space Emergency overview May cause severe irritation or burns to the eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory system. Risk of serious damage to eyes. space
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Skin contact. Eye contact. space Eyes Causes severe eye burns. Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. space Skin Contact causes severe skin irritation and possible burns. space Inhalation Can cause severe respiratory irritation. Inhalation of mists or vapors may produce upper airway edema, wheezing, pulmonary edema, pneumonitis and respiratory failure. space Ingestion Ingestion may produce burns to the lips, oral cavity, upper airway, esophagus and possibly the digestive tract. Ingestion of this product may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. space Target organs Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin. space
Potential chronic health
Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis. .
