Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
0.03
Revision date
2013-10-28
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide 50% Solution
Product Synonyms
Caustic Soda Solution; Lye Solution; Sodium Hydrate Solution, White Caustic Solution
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
pH adjustment
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
FMC Wyoming Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
msdsinfo@fmc.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Water white liquid with no appreciable odor Solution is corrosive to body tissues and metallic materials Product may react violently with acids
Potential health effects
Eyes Skin Inhalation Chronic Toxicity Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Corrosive to skin. Corrosive to nose, throat and respiratory tract. Sodium hydroxide may produce inflammation of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Esophageal carcinoma at the site of a chronic lye stricture has been reported. [Gosselin , Smith & Hodge 1984].
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Skin and lung disorders may be affected adversely by this material; an individual’s specific medical condition and circumstances of exposure determine the likelihood of an adverse effect.
