Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-185-5/1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
10-30%
General Information
Version
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S.
Revision date
2012-11-23
Product name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 25% W/W
Product name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 25% W/W
Identification on the label/Trade name
In case of fire or decomposition (fuming/smoking) deluge with plenty of water to control
Chemical name
Wt.%
CAS No.
7775-27-1
REACH No
notes
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
General chemical reagent Intermediate
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Processes involving incompatible materials. Processes that would lead to over-exposure of the operators
supplier name
Sodium Persulfate
Manufacturer Name
FMC CORPORATION Active Oxidants Division
Emergency telephone
0845 4647
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
FMC CORPORATION Active Oxidants Division
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@reagent.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Other physicochemical hazards
Met. Corr. 1 - H290 Human health Skin Corr. 1A - H314 Strongly alkaline solution. Very corrosive to skin and eyes. Will corrode metal surfaces on sustained or repeated contact. May produce an exothermic reaction with acids.
Environmental hazards
Not classified. Due to the alkalinity of the product it may produce a local pH change in water systems which can have a damaging effect on aquatic organisms. Discharge to soil may produce a local pH change which can have a damaging effect on crops and soil dwelling organisms.
Classification (DPD)
C;R35 The Full Text for all R-Phrases and Hazard Statements are Displayed in Section 16. Human health Will cause severe burns. The product will cause serious burns to eyes which can result in blindness. Ingestion will cause burns to the mouth, stomach and gastrointestinal tract. Irritation of the respiratory system. High concentrations of vapours or prolonged exposure may lead to burns of the respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapour or mist may cause lung oedema.
Contains
SODIUM HYDROXIDE Label In Accordance With (EC) No.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+351+338 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. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P501 Dispose of contents / container to hazardous waste depot.
Supplemental label elements
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe vapour/spray. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P321 Specific treatment (see medical advice on this label). P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any PBT or vPvB substances.
