Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
40-95%
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
5-60%
General Information
Revision date
2018-02-28
Product name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 5 - 60% Solutions
Substance name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 5 - 60% Solutions
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in chemical manufacturing (pH control, acid neutralization, off-gas scrubbing and catalyst); pulp of the chemical and and paper manufacturing; in petroleum and natural gas industry (removing acidic contaminants in oil and
1.2.2. Uses advised against
gas processing); manufacture of soap and detergents and other cleaning products; and cellulosics, such
Emergency telephone
+61 08 8440 2000
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
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
Corrosive to Metals: Category 1 of the substance/mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Hazard pictograms
Corrosion
Precautionary statements
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/mist/vapours/spray.
Prevention
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Further information
If Sodium hydroxide as such is sold or supplied in a container having a nominal capacity of 2.5 litres or less it must be closed with a child-resistant closure. (Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, 'Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons No. 19', Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra 2018).
