Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-04-29
Product name
CAUSTIC SODA 50%
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Univar
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Environmental hazardsAcute hazards Category 3 to the aquatic environment
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Corrosive. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust or mists. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
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. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store in a closed container. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well- ventilated place. Store in a dry place. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification SDS_US - 000100000088
