Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2009-02-04
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide, Pellets
Product Synonyms
Caustic Soda; Lye; Sodium Hydrate
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview : DANGER! POISON! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Solid. [Flakes. Granular solid.]
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : Toxic by inhalation. Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion : Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Eyes : Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Medical conditions aggravated by over- : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .
