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
EC/CAS
215-185-5
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
1997-12-12
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide Solution 0.02 N - 2 N
Product Synonyms
Caustic Soda; Soda Lye; Sodium Hydrate
Emergency telephone
201-796-7100
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: Clear. DANGER! Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns. May cause respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with burns. TARGET ORGANS: No Data Found.
Potential health effects
EYE: Causes eye burns. 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 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 events. Inhalation: Irritation may lead to 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.
