Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
50-70
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2015-04-07
Product name
Caustic Soda 50% Liquid
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Detergent, industrial chemical
Emergency telephone
1-855-639-3648, 800.424.9300, 1-855-429-2661, 1-281-500-2370
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Company Information
company name
Nexeo Solutions LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
msds@nexeosolutions.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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage : 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 container. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant stainless steel container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Potential health effects
Carcinogenicity: IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
