Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
90-98
General Information
Revision date
2026-03-25
Product name
PELS Caustic Soda Beads
Product Synonyms
Anhydrous Sodium Hydroxide * Caustic Soda * NaOH * Sodium Hydroxide
Manufacturer Name
Westlake Corporation
Emergency telephone
+1-713-960-9111, 1-800-424-9300, +1 703-741-5970
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Company Information
company name
Westlake Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sdsinfo@westlake.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
OSHA defined hazards Hazards of the product as supplied
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
2.3 Other hazards
Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Prevention
Keep only in original container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
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.
