Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-185-5/1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
45-55% <5% <2% 0,5%≤C<2
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2025-10-28
Product name
Sodium Hydroxide, 50% Solution Biotech Reagent
CAS No.
1310-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
supplier name
Avantor Performance Materials Poland S.A
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1270 502894
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Company Information
company name
VWR International Ltd
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
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Substance or mixture corrosive to metals, category 1 H290 - May be corrosive to metals
Health hazards
Skin corrosion, category 1A H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage, category 1 H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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.
2.3 Other hazards
The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT criteria. The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the vPvB criteria. This product does not contain a substance identified as an endocrine disruptor.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Physical hazards Substance or mixture corrosive to metals, category 1 H290 - May be corrosive to metals. Health hazards Skin corrosion, category 1A H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage, category 1 H318 - Causes serious eye damage.
