Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-10-28
Product name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Product Synonyms
Caustic Soda
CAS No.
1310-73-2
supplier name
M- I AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Emergency telephone
612 8014 4558
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Company Information
company name
M- I AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Flammability Toxicity Body Contact Reactivity Chronic SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Metal Corrosion Category 1 Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Determined by Chemwatch using GHS criteria H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Code Phrase
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. 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): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container or with a resistant inner liner.
