Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.17
Revision date
2025-09-11
Product name
Sodium hydroxide
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
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
GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation
