Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
30-60
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
1-10
General Information
Revision date
2021-04-16
Product name
Alpha
Product Synonyms
Aqueous Solution: Sodium hydroxide, Potassium hydroxide
supplier name
Spirax Sarco Limited
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Spirax Sarco Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
wt@nz.spiraxsarco.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the NZ EPA Hazardous Substances (Hazard Classification) Notice 2020 HSNO GHS Equivalent 6.1D Acute oral toxicity Category 4 8.1A Corrosive to metals Category 1 8.2B Skin corrosion Category 1B 8.3A Serious eye damage Category 1 9.1D Hazardous to the aquatic environment chronic Category 4 9.3B Hazardous to terrestrial vertebrates
Signal word
DANGER Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia. Corrosive
Hazard statements
R35 Causes severe burns.
Precautionary statements
S1/2 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible).