Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
96-99.96
EC/CAS
215-185-5/1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
0.04-4.0
General Information
Revision date
1997-12-12
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide Solution 0.01 N to 2 N
Product Synonyms
Caustic soda; Lye
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H350i
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H350i
May cause cancer by inhalation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: Clear liquid. Danger! Eye contact may result in permanent eye damage. Causes burns by all exposure routes. Corrosive to aluminum. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. May cause lacrimation (tearing), blurred vision, and photophobia. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause systemic effects. Inhalation: Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. May cause systemic effects. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Effects may be delayed.
