General Information
Revision date
2020-03-11
Product name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Substance name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Acid neutralisation, chemical manufacture, rayon, cellophane, petroleum refining, pulp and paper, of the chemical and aluminium, detergents, soap, cellulose, textile processing, vegetable oil refining, plastics, explosives,
1.2.2. Uses advised against
dyestuffs, paint and paint remover, metal cleaning, etching and electroplating, reclaining rubber, regenerating ion exchange resins, organic fusions, peeling of fruits and vegetables in food industry, cleaning products, food additive and laboratory reagent. Note these grades of sodium hydroxide are food grade
Emergency telephone
+64-4-917-9888
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H335
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 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation)
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Hazard pictograms
Corrosion, Exclamation mark
Precautionary statements
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Prevention
P264 Wash 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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
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.
