Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
1.0-5.0
General Information
Revision date
2005-04-05
Product name
NALCO 2896 LIQUID
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
COOLING WATER TREATMENT
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Nalco Company
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
**EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** WARNING Irritating to eyes. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Do not take internally. Keep container tightly closed. Protect product from freezing. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Not flammable or combustible. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of nitrogen (NOx) under fire conditions.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye, Skin
Health hazards
ACUTE EYE CONTACT Can cause mild irritation. SKIN CONTACT May cause irritation with prolonged contact. INGESTION May cause burns to mouth and gastro-intestinal tract. INHALATION Not a likely route of exposure. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE Acute A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned. Chronic A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned. AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC CHRONIC No adverse effects expected other than those mentioned above.
