Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
>=0.0-<1.9%
General Information
Revision date
2019-12-04
Product name
D-SCALE NO. 556
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Hydrite Chemical Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H315, H318, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS Classification(s) Substance or mixture corrosive to metals Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated Exposure Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Dust / Mist Category 4
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. May cause damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure (by inhalation).
Prevention
Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. Specific treatment (see First Aid on SDS or on this label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with local, regional and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts with most metals to form explosive/flammable hydrogen gas. May react violently with water. May react with various food sugars to form carbon monoxide Percentage of Components with Unknown Acute Toxicity Dermal: Inhalation Vapor 42 % 43.9 %
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substance or mixture corrosive to metals Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated Exposure Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Dust / Mist Category 4
