General Information
Revision date
2005-03-01
Product name
Caustic Soda 50%, Lye Solution, Sodium
Product Synonyms
Sodium Hydroxide 50% Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Manufacture of substances Ion exchange resins, Process aid in plastics and paper industry, Process aid in manufacture of
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
G.J. CHEMICAL CO., INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402
Hazard pictograms
GHS05
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
