Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
>99%
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2024-11-06
Product name
Caustic Soda
Product name
Caustic Soda
Identification on the label/Trade name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Product Synonyms
Soda Lye, Caustic, Sodium Hydrate, Sodium Hydroxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Drain Cleaner, Soap Making Ingredient, Paint Remover
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Recochem Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
recoaust@recochem.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
[1] Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
Danger Hazard statement(s) H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Precautionary statement(s) Prevention P260 Do not breathe dust/fume P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection Precautionary statement(s) 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/physician/first aider P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Precautionary statement(s) Storage P405 Store locked up
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation. Page 1 continued...
