Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
18 - < 70
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 cleaning, etching and electroplating. Regeneration of ion exchange resins
Manufacturer Name
ERCO Worldwide
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ERCO Worldwide
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
productinfo@ercoworldwide.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H301, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
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 respiratory tract exposure irritation
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Keep only in original container. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dusts or mist. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Avoid breathing fume, gas, vapors, spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/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.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Contact with most metals 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.
