Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-185-5/1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
95-100
General Information
Revision date
2016-05-25
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for Human or Animal Drug Use
Icons in SDS
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview
WHMIS Classification
E Corrosive Material Corrosive to metals Corrosive to skin Corrosive
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals (Category 1) Skin corrosion/irritation (Sub-category 1A) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. QF26 RevO 1
Health hazards
3 Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Eyes Causes eye burns. Causes severe eye burns. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
