Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
50
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
50
General Information
Version
02
Revision date
2019-03-12
Product name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 50% W/W
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
professional, scientific and technical activities: other professional, scientific and technical activities
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H318, H335, H402, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)
Additional information
50% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 50% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
