Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
(W/W) >= 45.0 - <= 55.0%
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
(W/W) >= 0.1 - <= 1.0%
General Information
Version
6.0
Revision date
2026-04-27
Product name
Caustic Soda 50%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
industrial chemicals
Emergency telephone
+1 973 245-6000, 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Met. Corr. 1 Corrosive to metals Skin Corr. 1A Skin corrosion Eye Dam. 1 Serious eye damage
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapour. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P234 Keep only in original packaging.
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. High risk of slipping due to leakage/spillage of product.
