Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-185-5/1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
4%
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2025-03-27
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide (4%)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemical. In vitro diagnostic device. For professional use only
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Company Information
company name
E&O Laboratories Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
enquiries@eolabs.com
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
Classification of the substance or mixture Main hazards Met. Corr.1:H290 Skin Corr.1A:H314
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Met. Corr.1:H290 May be corrosive to metals. Skin Corr.1A:H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe mist. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE / doctor / physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
2.3 Other hazards
This mixture contains no ingredients considered to be Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT), or very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (VPvB) at levels 0.1% or higher.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Main hazards Met. Corr.1:H290 Skin Corr.1A:H314
