Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
FSUS4920
Revision date
2025-03-23
Product name
Sodium hydroxide - pellets
Product Synonyms
Caustic soda
CAS No.
1310-73-2
REACH No
01-2119457892-27
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
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 P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 or doctor P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P402 - Store in a dry place P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
. . Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation