Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
6.2
Revision date
2025-02-13
Product name
Sodium hydroxide pellets ACS
Product Synonyms
none
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Further Manufacturing Use Only
supplier name
VWR International LLC
Emergency telephone
+1-800-932-5000, +1-610-386-1700, +1-610-728-2103, +1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P234 Keep only in original container. 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/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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/doctor. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment or disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) none
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA HCS) Hazard classes and hazard categories Hazard statements Substance or mixture corrosive to metals, category 1 H290 Skin corrosion, category 1A H314 Serious eye damage, category 1 H318
