Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2015-04-27
Product name
Caustic 25%
Product Synonyms
Sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, caustic alkali, liquid caustic, lye, sodium hydrate, NaOH
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Neutralizing agent, industrial cleaning, pulping & bleaching, soap & detergent
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Company Information
company name
Slack Chemical Co., Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Eye damage/irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to aquatic environment, acute Category 3
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301/330/331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P301/312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P303/361/353 IF ON SKIN: Take of immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304/340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305/351/338 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. P321 Specific treatment (see first aid section). P330 Rinse mouth. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical Hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1 Health Hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Eye damage/irritation Category 1 Environmental Hazards Hazardous to aquatic environment, acute
