Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-11-18
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Acid neutralization, petroleum refining, manufacture of paper, cellulose, textiles, plastics, explosives and dyestuffs. Metal
Manufacturer Name
ERCO Worldwide, A division of Superior Plus LP
Emergency telephone
Canada & USA: 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
ERCO Worldwide, A division of Superior Plus LP
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
productinfo@ercoworldwide.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Acute Toxicity, Oral Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity, single Category 3 exposure (respiratory tract irritation)
Environmental hazards
Not currently regulated by the Canadian Hazardous Products Regulation (WHMIS 2015), refer to Section 12 for additional information.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if Swallowed May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and containers in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not No OSHA defined hazard classes. otherwise classified
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Contact with most metals (HNOC) will generate flammable hydrogen gas. Contact with water will generate considerable heat. Reacts vigorously, violently or explosively with many organic and inorganic chemicals, such as strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, ketones, glycols and organic peroxides. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis.
Additional information
Not applicable.
