Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
4.0
Revision date
2012-11-19
Product name
Sodium hydroxide solution min. 45% for analysis EMSURE
REACH No
This
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for analysis For additional information on uses please refer to the Merck Chemicals
Emergency telephone
+49 (0) 6151 722440
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
information@merckchem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P309 + P310 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Reduced labelling (≤125 ml)
Precautionary statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P309 + P310 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
2.2 Label elements
67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC)
Hazard pictograms
C Corrosive
R-phrase(s)
35 Causes severe burns.
S-phrase(s)
26-37/39-45 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
