Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
49.0-51.0
General Information
Revision date
2017-01-19
Product name
Caustic Soda 50%
Chemical name
Inorganic sodium compounds Sodium Hydroxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Inorganic sodium compounds Sodium Hydroxide
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No restrictions on use known
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
of the supplier
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
Clear, colorless liquid. Odorless. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1 Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Note This material also has the following additional Hazard classification according to U.S.
Health hazards
Not Otherwise Classified Category 1
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Precautionary statements
P234: Keep only in original packaging. P260: Do not breathe mist. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. 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/shower. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 or doctor/physician. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
49-51%
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Contact with most metals will generate flammable hydrogen gas. Contact with water gives off heat. Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis. May cause respiratory irritation.
