Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-02-26
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide
Substance name
Sodium Hydroxide
CAS No.
1310-73-2
Icons in SDS
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 : May be corrosive to metals. H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 : Causes serious eye damage. 02/26/2015 EN (English) 1 H402 : Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P234 : Keep only in original container. P260 : Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 : Avoid release to the environment. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ 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. P304 + P340 + P310 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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/doctor. P363 : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 : Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 : Store locked up. P406 : Store in corrosive resistant stainless steel container with a resistant inner liner. P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none
