Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
<10% <5%
General Information
Revision date
2023-01-17
Product name
on the Label
Product Synonyms
R02014A
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, H314, H400
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 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with 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). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a secure manner. 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
Mixing with acid detergents may form chlorine gas. 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. Reacts vigorously, violently or explosively with many organic and inorganic chemicals, such as strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, ketones, glycols and organic peroxides. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substance or mixture corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 1