Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
0.4%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
99%
General Information
Revision date
2007-11-09
Product name
None
CAS No.
1310-73-2
Emergency telephone
908-859-2151
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Company Information
company name
Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, RESPIRATORY TRACT AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) Health Rating: 2 - Moderate Flammability Rating: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Corrosive) Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage
Color Code Green (General Storage) The health effects from exposure to diluted forms of this chemical are not well documented. They are expected to be less severe than those for concentrated forms which are referenced in the descriptions below. Inhalation: Mists are irritants to respiratory tract. Ingestion: Corrosive. Swallowing may cause burns of the mouth, throat and stomach. Skin Contact: Can be corrosive to skin. May cause irritation. Eye Contact: Sodium Hydroxide: Corrosive! May cause irritation of eyes, and with greater exposures, severe burns with possibly blindness resulting. Chronic Exposure: Prolonged contact can dehydrate and remove oils from skin. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders may be susceptible to these solutions.
