Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-25
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical processing, soaps and detergents, water treatment, pulp and paper, petroleum industries
supplier name
Candora Soap Inc
Emergency telephone
(MIS3548100) (800) 255-3924 Domestic USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, USVI
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Company Information
company name
Candora Soap Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Corrosive to metals (Category 1), Skin corrosion (Category 1B), Serious eye damage (Category 1), Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Category 3).
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 1
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or doctor / physician. 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 CONTROL CENTER or doctor / physician.
Storage
Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None