Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
10-50%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
50-90%
General Information
Revision date
2017-10-03
Product name
Base
Product Synonyms
Caustic Soda Liquid, Sodium Hydroxide Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used to neutralze acids, make sodium salts and to hydrolize fats to form soaps. To treat cellulose in making viscose rayon and cellophane. To precipitate alkaloids and most metals from water solutions of their salts. Gold mining a pH adjuster. Industrial cleaning applications in sugar industry
supplier name
Enviro H2O Pty Ltd
Emergency telephone
1800 251 525 or Chemcall 1800 127 406
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Company Information
company name
Enviro H2O Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@enviroconcept.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1
Hazard pictograms
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Poisons Schedule : 6
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals : H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original container : P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling : P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. : P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray : P280 Protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator : P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Response
P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
2.2 Label elements
Continued : 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 re-use : 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 : P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Storage
P405 Store locked up
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
