Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
20-50
General Information
Revision date
2014-10-31
Product name
Caustic soda - Sodium hydroxide (20-50%)
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Caustic soda - Sodium hydroxide is a strong neutralizing agent and a chemical base used in
Emergency telephone
001 (800) 424-9300, 001-800-13-203-9987, 001 (703) 527-388
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Company Information
company name
Carus Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
salesmkt@caruscorporation.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep only in original container.
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. 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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
