Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-12-24
Product name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 1N
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Field test reagent
Emergency telephone
(800) 877-1940
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions Canada
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
Additional information
None.
