Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
50
General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2021-03-21
Product name
Caustic Soda 50%
Product name
Caustic Soda 50%
Identification on the label/Trade name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Product Synonyms
Not Available
Chemical name
Not Applicable
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
General Cleaning
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Nowchem
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@nowchem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. [1] Legend Corrosive to Metals Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... P234 Keep only in original packaging.
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 [or shower]. 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/doctor/... P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
