Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Product Synonyms
CAUSTIC SODA / SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Chemical name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS No.
1310-73-2
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Company Information
company name
H&I Chemicals Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Main hazards: Causes severe eye burns resulting in impairment or loss of sight. Causes skin burns accompanied by blistering and peeling. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns with severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, shock and possible permanent tissue destruction. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty and possible coma. Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary oedema. Contact with water or moisture may generate considerable heat.
