| Common Name: | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, COARSE GRANULAR, TECHNICAL |
| Manufacturer: | SPECTRUM CHEMICALS & LABORATORY PRODUCTS |
| SDS Revision Date: | 8/28/2018 |
| SDS Format: | GHS-US |
| Item Number(s): | 6NNT0, 6NNT1 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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SPECTRUM(R*)
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REGISTERED ISO 9001:2015
SAFETY DATA SHEET
PREPARATION DATE: 3/19/2014
REVISION DATE: 08/28/2018
REVISION NUMBER: G5
| 1. IDENTIFICATION |  |
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER:
PRODUCT CODE: S1302
PRODUCT NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, COARSE GRANULAR, TECHNICAL
OTHER MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION:
SYNONYMS:
CAUSTIC SODA
SODA LYE
HYDROXYDE DE SODIUM (FRENCH)
HIDROXIDO DE SODIO (SPANISH)
CAS #: 1310-73-2
RTECS #: WB4900000
CI#: NOT AVAILABLE
RECOMMENDED USE OF THE CHEMICAL AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
RECOMMENDED USE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
USES ADVISED AGAINST: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SUPPLIER:
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP
14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO ST.
GARDENA, CA 90248
(310) 516-8000
ORDER ONLINE AT:
HTTPS://WWW.SPECTRUMCHEMICAL.COM
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
CONTACT PERSON: MARTIN LABENZ (WEST COAST)
CONTACT PERSON: IBAD TIRMIZ (EAST COAST)
| 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
CLASSIFICATION:
THIS CHEMICAL IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE 2012 OSHA HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200)
CONSIDERED A DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE ACCORDING TO THE GLOBALLY
HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS)
ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL: CATEGORY 4
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: CATEGORY 1 SUB-CATEGORY A
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION: CATEGORY 1
CORROSIVE TO METALS: CATEGORY 1
LABEL ELEMENTS:
DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS:
CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS
CORROSION
EXCLAMATION MARK
CORROSION
HAZARDS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED (HNOC): NOT APPLICABLE
OTHER HAZARDS: NOT AVAILABLE
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS - PREVENTION:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EYE PROTECTION/FACE PROTECTION
DO NOT BREATHE DUST/FUME/GAS/MIST/VAPORS/SPRAY
WASH FACE, HANDS AND ANY EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
KEEP ONLY IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS - RESPONSE:
IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN
ABSORB SPILLAGE TO PREVENT MATERIAL DAMAGE
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING.
IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN IF YOU FEEL UNWELL
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
REMOVE/TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH
WATER/SHOWER
IF INHALED:
REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING. IMMEDIATELY
CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
IF SWALLOWED: RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS - STORAGE:
STORE LOCKED UP
STORE IN CORROSIVE RESISTANT/ .? CONTAINER WITH A RESISTANT INNER LINER
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS - DISPOSAL:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL PLANT
| 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. WEIGHT %
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 100
| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | |
FIRST AID MEASURES:
GENERAL ADVICE:
NATIONAL CAPITAL POISON CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES CAN PROVIDE ASSISTANCE
IF YOU HAVE A POISON EMERGENCY AND NEED TO TALK TO A POISON SPECIALIST.
CALL 1-800-222-1222. ENSURE THAT MEDICAL PERSONNEL ARE AWARE OF THE
MATERIAL(S) INVOLVED AND TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES. FIRST
AIDER NEEDS TO PROTECT HIMSELF.
SKIN CONTACT:
WASH OFF IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF WATER. CONTINUE FLUSHING WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHES
AND SHOES. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED. CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
EYE CONTACT:
FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IS
REQUIRED. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
INHALATION:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
WARNING!
IT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO THE PERSON PROVIDING AID TO GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
RESUSCITATION WHEN THE INHALED OR INGESTED MATERIAL IS TOXIC, INFECTIOUS
OR CORROSIVE. DO NOT USE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION IF VICTIM INGESTED
OR INHALED THE SUBSTANCE; INDUCE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION WITH THE AID OF
A POCKET MASK EQUIPPED WITH A ONE-WAY VALVE OR OTHER PROPER RESPIRATORY
MEDICAL DEVICE. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED. CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER OR MILK.
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED. CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL
CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED:
SYMPTOMS:
SEVERE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION OR BURNS CAUSES DIGESTIVE (GASTROINTESTINAL)
TRACT IRRITATION MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL (DIGESTIVE) TRACT BURNS MAY
CAUSE ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA
INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED:
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.
PROTECTION OF FIRST-AIDERS:
FIRST-AID PROVIDERS:
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BLOOD OR BODY FLUIDS. WEAR GLOVES AND OTHER NECESSARY
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT AS
BIO-HAZARDOUS WASTE.
| 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
THE PRODUCT IS NOT FLAMMABLE. IF IT IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE, EXTINGUISH THE
FIRE USING AN AGENT SUITABLE FOR THE TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: SODIUM OXIDES.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS:
SPECIFIC METHODS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS:
AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS PRESSURE-DEMAND,
MSHA/NIOSH (APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT) AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR
| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM AND UPWIND OF
SPILL/LEAK. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. USE PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT TOUCH DAMAGED CONTAINERS OR SPILLED MATERIAL
UNLESS WEARING APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT FURTHER LEAKAGE OR SPILLAGE IF SAFE TO DO SO. SHOULD NOT BE
RELEASED INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT FLUSH INTO SURFACE WATER OR SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM. PREVENT ENTRY INTO WATERWAYS, SEWERS, BASEMENTS OR CONFINED
AREAS.
METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
METHODS FOR CONTAINMENT:
STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT RISK. COVER WITH PLASTIC SHEET TO
PREVENT SPREADING.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT THE SPILLED SOLID IN A SUITABLE WASTE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER.
IF NECESSARY:
NEUTRALIZE THE RESIDUE WITH A DILUTE SOLUTION OF ACETIC ACID. CLEAN
CONTAMINATED SURFACE THOROUGHLY.
| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
TECHNICAL MEASURES/PRECAUTIONS:
PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AIR EXCHANGE AND/OR EXHAUST IN WORK ROOMS. KEEP AWAY
FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
SAFE HANDLING ADVICE:
WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND
CLOTHING. DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY PRACTICE.
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
TECHNICAL MEASURES/STORAGE CONDITIONS:
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A DRY AND WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. STORE AT
ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. STORE IN A SEGREGATED AND
APPROVED AREA. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
OXIDIZING AGENTS
REDUCING AGENTS
ACIDS
BASES
ALDEHYDES
METALS
POWDERED METALS
WATER
| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
CONTROL PARAMETERS:
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
UNITED STATES:
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. OSHA NIOSH ACGIH AIHA WEEL
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 2 MG/M3 2 MG/M3 2 MG/M3 NONE
TWA CEILING CEILING
CANADA:
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. CANADA - CANADA - CANADA - CANADA -
ALBERTA BRITISH ONTARIO QUEBEC
COLUMBIA
SODIUM 1310-73-2 2 MG/M3 2 MG/M3 2 MG/M3 2 MG/M3
HYDROXIDE CEILING CEILING CEILING CEILING
AUSTRALIA AND MEXICO:
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. AUSTRALIA MEXICO
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 NONE 2 MG/M3 CEILING
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
ENGINEERING MEASURES TO REDUCE EXPOSURE:
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION, OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS. IF USER OPERATIONS GENERATE DUST, FUME OR
MIST, USE VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS BELOW THE
EXPOSURE LIMIT.
INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES, SUCH AS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EYE PROTECTION: GOGGLES
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION:
LONG SLEEVED CLOTHING
GLOVES
CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
EFFECTIVE DUST MASK. WEAR RESPIRATOR WITH DUST FILTER. USE A DUST
RESPIRATOR UNDER CONDITIONS WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE IS APPARENT
(E.G. GENERATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATION OF DUST (DUST CLOUDS) , INADEQUATE
VENTILATION, DEVELOPMENT OF RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION), AND ENGINEERING
CONTROLS ARE NOT FEASIBLE. BE SURE TO USE AN APPROVED/CERTIFIED RESPIRATOR
OR EQUIVALENT.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. WHEN USING, DO NOT EAT, DRINK
OR SMOKE. WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLING THE
PRODUCT.
| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID
APPEARANCE: PELLETS. FLAKES.
COLOR: WHITE.
ODOR: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
TASTE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
FORMULA: NaOH
MOLECULAR/FORMULA WEIGHT (G/MOLE): 40
FLAMMABILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
FLASHPOINT (DEG. C/DEG. F): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
FLASH POINT TESTED ACCORDING TO: NOT AVAILABLE
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (DEG. C/DEG. F): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (%): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (%): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
MELTING POINT/RANGE(DEG. C/DEG. F): 323 DEG. C/613.4 DEG. F
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE(DEG. C/DEG. F): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT/RANGE(DEG. C/DEG. F): 1388 DEG. C/2530.4 DEG. F
BULK DENSITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
DENSITY (G/CM3): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.13
PH: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE @ 20 DEG. C (KPA): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
EVAPORATION RATE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VAPOR DENSITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VOC CONTENT (G/L): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
ODOR THRESHOLD (PPM): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (N-OCTANOL/WATER): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
MISCIBILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SOLUBILITY: FREELY SOLUBLE IN WATER
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
REACTIVITY:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE + ZINC METAL DUST CAUSES IGNITION OF THE LATTER. UNDER
PROPER CONDITIONS OF TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE AND STATE OF DIVISION, IT CAN
IGNITE OR REACT VIOLENTLY WITH ACETALDEHYDE, ALLY ALCOHOL, ALLYL
CHLORIDE, BENZENE-1,4-DIOL, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE, 1,2 DICHLORETHYLENE,
NITROETHANE, NITROMETHANE, NITROPARAFFINS, NITROPROPANE, CINNAMALDEHYDE,
2,2-DICHLORO-3,3-DIMETHYLBUTANE. SODIUM HYDROXIDE IN CONTACT WITH WATER
MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
PHOSPHOROUS BOILED WITH NAOH YIELDS MIXED PHOSPHINES WHICH MAY IGNITE
SPONTANEOUSLY IN AIR. SODIUM HYDROXIDE AND CINNAMALDEHYDE + HEAT MAY
CAUSE IGNITION. REACTION WITH CERTAIN METALS RELEASES FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS. SODIUM HYDROXIDE REACTS TO FORM EXPLOSIVE
PRODUCTS WITH AMMONIA + SILVER NITRATE. BENZENE EXTRACT OF ALLYL
BENZENESULFONATE PREPARED FROM ALLYL ALCOHOL, AND BENZENE SULFONYL
CHLORIDE IN PRESENCE OF AQUEOUS SODIUM HYDROXIDE, UNDER VACUUM
DISTILLATION, RESIDUE DARKENED AND EXPLODED. SODIUM HYDROXDE + IMPURE
TETRAHYDROFURAN, WHICH CAN CONTAIN PEROXIDES, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
EXPLOSIONS. DRY MIXTURES OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE AND SODIUM TETRAHYDROBORATE
LIBERATE HYDROGEN EXPLOSIVELY AT 230-270 DEG. C. SODIUM HYDROXIDE REACTS
WITH SODIUM SALT OF TRICHLOROPHENOL + METHYL ALCOHOL + TRICHLOROBENZENE +
HEAT TO CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. HYGROSCOPIC. MUCH HEAT IS EVOLVED WHEN SOLID
MATERIAL IS DISSOLVED IN WATER. THEREFORE COLD WATER AND CAUTION MUST BE
USED FOR THIS PROCESS. GENERATES CONSIDERABLE HEAT WHEN A SODIUM
HYDROXIDE SOLUTION IS MIXED WITH AN ACID SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION AND
OCTANOL + DIBORANE DURING A WORK-UP OF A REACTION MIXTURE OF OXIME AND
DIBORANE IN TETRAHYROFURAN IS VERY EXOTHERMIC, A MILD EXPLOSION BEING
NOTED ON ONE OCCASION. REACTIVE WITH WATER, ACIDS (MINERAL,
NON-OXIDIZING, E.G. HYDROCHLORIC, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, MURIATIC ACID,
PHOSPHORIC), ACIDS (MINERAL, OXIDIZING E.G. CHROMIC ACID, HYPOCHLOROUS
ACID, NITRIC ACID, SULFURIC ACID), ACIDS (ORGANIC E.G. ACETIC ACID,
BENZOIC ACID, FORMIC ACID, METHANOIC ACID, OXALIC ACID), ALDEHYDES (E.G.
ACETALDEHYDE, ACROLEIN, CHLORAL HYDRATE, FORMALDEHYDE), CARBAMATES (E.G.
CARBANOLATE, CARBOFURAN), ESTERS (E.G. BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE,
PROPYL FORMATE), HALOGENATED ORGANICS (DIBROMOETHANE, HEXACHLOROBENZENE,
METHYL CHLORIDE, TRICHLOROETHYLENE), ISOCYANATES (E.G. METHYL
ISOCYANATE), KETONES (ACETONE, ACETOPHENONE, MEK, MIBK), ACID CHLORIDES,
STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS, POWDERED METALS AND METALS (I.E ALUMINUM, TIN, ZINC, HAFNIUM,
RANEY NICKEL), METALS (ALKALI AND ALKALINE E.G. CESIUM, POTASSIUM,
SODIUM), METAL COMPOUNDS (TOXIC E.G. BERYLIUM, LEAD ACETATE, NICKEL
CARBONYL, TETRAETHYL LEAD), NITRIDES (E.G. POTASSIUM NITRIDE, SODIUM
NITRIDE), NITRILES (E.G. ACETONITRILE, METHYL CYANIDE), NITRO COMPOUNDS
(ORGANIC E.G. NITROBENZENE, NITROMETHANE), ACETIC ANHYDRIDE,
HYDROQUINONE, CHLOROHYDRIN, CHLOROSULFONIC ACID, ETHYLENE CYANOHYDRIN,
GLYOXAL, HYDROSULFURIC ACID, OLEUM, PROPIOLACTONE, ACYLONITRILE,
PHOROSOUS PENTOXIDE, CHLOROETHANOL, CHLOROFORM-METHANOL,
TETRAHYDROBORATE, CYANOGEN AZIDE, 1, 2, 4, 5 TETRACHLOROBENZENE,
CINNAMALDEHYDE. REACTS WITH FORMALDEHYDE HYDROXIDE TO YIELD FORMIC ACID,
AND HYDROGEN.
CHEMICAL STABILITY
STABILITY: STABLE UNDER RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION DOES NOT OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE. EXPOSURE TO WATER. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
OXIDIZING AGENTS
REDUCING AGENTS
ACIDS
BASES
ALDEHYDES
METALS
POWDERED METALS
WATER
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: SODIUM OXIDES.
OTHER INFORMATION:
CORROSIVITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SPECIAL REMARKS ON CORROSIVITY:
VERY CAUSTIC TO ALUMINUM AND OTHER METALS IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
INFORMATION ON LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
PRINCIPAL ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: SKIN. INHALATION. INGESTION.
ACUTE TOXICITY:
COMPONENT INFORMATION:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE:
CAS-NO.: 1310-73-2
LD50/ORAL/RAT: 140 - 340 MG/KG ORAL LD50 RAT
LD50/ORAL/MOUSE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LD50/DERMAL/RABBIT: 1350 MG/KG DERMAL LD50 RABBIT
LD50/DERMAL/RAT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LC50/INHALATION/RAT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LC50/INHALATION/MOUSE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
OTHER LD50 OR LC50 INFORMATION:
500 MG/KG ORAL LDL(LOWEST LETHAL DOSE) RABBIT
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
LD50/ORAL/RAT:
VALUE - ACUTE TOX ORAL: 140 - 340 MG/KG
LD50/ORAL/MOUSE:
VALUE - ACUTE TOX ORAL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LD50/DERMAL/RABBIT:
VALUE-ACUTE TOX DERMAL: 1350 MG/KG
LD50/DERMAL/RAT:
VALUE - ACUTE TOX DERMAL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LC50/INHALATION/RAT:
VALUE-VAPOR: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VALUE-GAS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VALUE-DUST/MIST: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
LC50/INHALATION/MOUSE:
VALUE-VAPOR: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VALUE - GAS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
VALUE - DUST/MIST: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SYMPTOMS:
SKIN CONTACT:
SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE DEEP PENETRATING
ULCERS OF THE SKIN. HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.
EYE CONTACT:
SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES EYE BURNS. MAY CAUSE CORNEAL DAMAGE.
INHALATION:
CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES WITH
COUGHING, BURNS, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, AND POSSIBLE COMA. IRRITATION MAY
LEAD TO CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS, FIBROSIS, AND PULMONARY
EDEMA. CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND MUCOUS
MEMBRANESIT IS A RESPIRATORY STIMULANT WHEN INHALED AT LOWER
CONCENTRATIONS. IT MAY ALSO AFFECT BEHAVIOR/CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
(CONVULSIONS, SEIZURES, ATAXIA, TREMOR), CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (INCREASE IN
BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE RATE).
INGESTION:
CAUSES SEVERE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IRRITATION AND BURNS. CAUSES SEVERE
PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, AND SHOCK. MAY CAUSE SEVERE AND PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE DIGESTIVE TRACT. MAY CAUSE PERFORATION OF THE DIGESTIVE
TRACT. MAY CAUSE CORROSION AND PERMANENT DESTRUCTION OF THE ESOPHAGUS.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
DELAYED AND IMMEDIATE EFFECTS AS WELL AS CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM SHORT AND
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE:
CHRONIC TOXICITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
SENSITIZATION: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT CONSIDERED CARCINOGENIC.
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. IARC ACGIH - NTP
CARCINOGENS
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 NOT LISTED NOT LISTED NOT LISTED
COMPONENTS OSHA HCS - AUSTRALIA - AUSTRALIA -
CARCINOGENS NOTIFIABLE PROHIBITED
CARCINOGENIC CARCINOGENIC
SUBSTANCES SUBSTANCES
SODIUM HYDROXIDE NOT LISTED NOT LISTED NOT LISTED
ACGIH (AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS)
IARC (INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER)
NTP (NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM)
OSHA (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OF THE US DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR)
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NO DATA IS AVAILABLE
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
DEVELOPMENTAL EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY:
STOT - SINGLE EXPOSURE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
STOT - REPEATED EXPOSURE: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
TARGET ORGANS: SKIN. EYES. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ECOTOXICITY:
ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS: AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE - 1310-73-2:
FRESHWATER FISH SPECIES DATA:
45.4 MG/L LC50 ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS 96 H STATIC 1
WATER FLEA DATA: 40.4 MG/L EC50 CERIODAPHNIA SP. 48H
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
MOBILITY: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
DISPOSAL METHODS:
WASTE FROM RESIDUES / UNUSED PRODUCTS:
WASTE MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATION.
CONTAMINATED PACKAGING:
EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR LOCAL RECYCLING, RECOVERY OR WASTE
DISPOSAL
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. RCRA - F RCRA - K RCRA - P RCRA - U
SERIES SERIES SERIES SERIES
WASTES WASTES WASTES WASTES
SODIUM 1310-73-2 NONE NONE NONE NONE
HYDROXIDE
| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DOT:
UN-NO: UN1823
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY CLASS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE NUMBER: 154
MARINE POLLUTANT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
DOT RQ (LBS): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
SPECIAL PROVISIONS IB8, IP2, IP4, T3, TP33
SYMBOL(S): NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
DESCRIPTION: UN1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II
TDG (CANADA):
UN-NO: UN1823
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
MARINE POLLUTANT: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
DESCRIPTION: UN1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II
ADR:
UN-NO: UN1823
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
PACKING GROUP: II
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
DESCRIPTION: UN1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II
IMO / IMDG:
UN-NO: UN1823
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
MARINE POLLUTANT NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
EMS: F-A
DESCRIPTION: UN1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II
RID:
UN-NO: UN1823
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
DESCRIPTION: UN1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II
ICAO:
UN-NO: UN1823
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
DESCRIPTION: UN1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II
IATA:
UN-NO: UN1823
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
HAZARD CLASS: 8
SUBSIDIARY RISK: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
PACKING GROUP: II
ERG CODE: 8L
SPECIAL PROVISIONS: NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
DESCRIPTION: UN1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II
| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
INTERNATIONAL INVENTORIES:
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. U.S. TSCA KOREA PHILIPPINES
KECL (PICCS)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
(ACTIVE) KE-31487
COMPONENTS JAPAN CHINA AUSTRALIA EINECS-NO.
ENCS (AICS)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT PRESENT
(2)-1972, 215-185-5
(1)-4 10
U.S. REGULATIONS:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE:
MASSACHUSETTS RTK: PRESENT
NEW JERSEY RTK HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: 1706
NEW JERSEY - DISCHARGE PREVENTION - LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: PRESENT
PENNSYLVANIA RTK: ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD
PENNSYLVANIA RTK - ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD LIST PRESENT
MINNESOTA - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: PRESENT
NEW YORK RELEASE REPORTING - LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
1000 LB RQ
100 LB RQ
LOUISANA REPORTABLE QUANTITY LIST FOR POLLUTANTS:
1000 LB FINAL RQ
454 KG FINAL RQ
CALIFORNIA DIRECTORS LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: PRESENT
FDA - FOOD ADDITIVES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE (GRAS): 21 CFR 184.1763
FDA - DIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES 21 CFR 173.310
FDA - 21 CFR - TOTAL FOOD ADDITIVES 155.191, 155.194, 163.110, 163.111,
163.112, 172.560, 172.814, 172.892, 173.310, 176.170, 176.180, 176.210,
177.1600, 177.2800, 184.1763, 73.85
CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986.
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN A CHEMICAL REQUIRING A WARNING UNDER
CALIFORNIA PROP. 65. (SEE TABLE BELOW)
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN A CHEMICAL REQUIRING A WARNING UNDER
CALIFORNIA PROP. 65. (SEE TABLE BELOW)
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. CARCINOGEN DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 NOT LISTED NOT LISTED
COMPONENTS MALE REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
SODIUM HYDROXIDE NOT LISTED NOT LISTED
CERCLA/SARA:
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. CERCLA - SECTION 302
HAZARDOUS EXTREMELY
SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS
THEIR REPORTABLE SUBSTANCES
QUANTITIES AND TPQS
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 1000 LB FINAL RQ NONE
454 KG FINAL RQ
COMPONENTS SECTION 302 SECTION 313 - SECTION 313 -
EXTREMELY CHEMICAL REPORTING
HAZARDOUS CATEGORY DE MINIMIS
SUBSTANCES
AND RQS
SODIUM HYDROXIDE NONE NONE NONE
U.S. TSCA:
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. TSCA SECTION 5(A)2 - TSCA 8(D) - HEALTH
CHEMICALS WITH AND SAFETY REPORTING
SIGNIFICANT NEW
USE RULES (SNURS)
SODIUM 1310-73-2 NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE
HYDROXIDE
CANADA:
WHIMIS 2015 - GHS CLASSIFICATIONS:
WHMIS 2015 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION:
COMPONENT WHMIS 2015 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
SODIUM HYDROXIDE CORROSIVE TO METALS - CATEGORY 1:
1310-73-2 (100) H290 MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS.
(POTENTIALLY CORROSIVE TO METALS;
THE SUPPLIER SHOULD BE CONTACTED FOR
MORE INFORMATION); HEALTH HAZARD NOT
OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED - CATEGORY 1:
CAUSES SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE RESPIRATORY
TRACT; SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION -
CATEGORY 1: H314 CAUSES SEVERE SKIN
BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.; SKIN CORROSION/
IRRITATION - CATEGORY 2: H315 CAUSES
SKIN IRRITATION. (0.4% IN AQUEOUS
SOLUTION); SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE
IRRITATION - CATEGORY 1: H318 CAUSES
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.; SERIOUS EYE
DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - CATEGORY 2:
H319 CAUSES SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION.
(0.4% IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION); SPECIFIC
TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE
EXPOSURE - CATEGORY 3: H335 MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. (0.4% IN
AQUEOUS SOLUTION)
CANADA HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS REGULATION:
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE
HPR (HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS REGULATION) AND THE SDS CONTAINS ALL OF THE
INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE HPR
COMPONENTS WHMIS INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE LIST -
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1%
INVENTORY:
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. CANADA (DSL) CANADA (NDSL)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 PRESENT NOT LISTED
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. CEPA SCHEDULE I - TOXIC SUBSTANCES
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 NOT LISTED
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. CEPA - 2010 GREENHOUSE GASES SUBJECT
TO MANDATORY REPORTING
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 NOT LISTED
EU CLASSIFICATION:
EU GHS - SV - CLP 1272/2008:
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. EU GHS - SV - CLP (1272/2008)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - SKIN CORR.
1A: H314 CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS
AND EYE DAMAGE. (C >/=5%) 011-002-00-6
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - SKIN CORR.
1A: H314 CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS
AND EYE DAMAGE. (C >/=5%); SKIN
CORROSION/IRRITATION - SKIN CORR. 1B:
H314 CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND
EYE DAMAGE. (2% </= C <5%); SKIN
CORROSION/IRRITATION - SKIN IRRIT. 2:
H315 CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
(0.5% </= C <2%); SERIOUS EYE
DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - EYE IRRIT. 2:
H319 CAUSES SERIOUS EYE
IRRITATION. (0.5% </=C <2%)011-002-00-6
EU - CLP (1272/2008):
R-PHRASE(S):
R35: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
S - PHRASE(S):
S26:
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
S45:
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY
(SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
S 1/2: KEEP LOCKED UP AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
S37/39: WEAR SUITABLE GLOVES AND EYE/FACE PROTECTION.
COMPONENTS CAS-NO. CLASSIFICATION CONCENTRATION SAFETY
LIMITS PHRASES
SODIUM 1310-73-2 C; R35 5%</=C C; R35 S1/2 S26
HYDROXIDE 2%</=C<5% C; R34 S37/39 S45
0.5%</=C<2% XI;
R36/38
THE PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANNEX VI TO DIRECTIVE
67/548/EEC
INDICATION OF DANGER: C - CORROSIVE.
CORROSIVE
| 16. OTHER INFORMATION | |
PREPARATION DATE: 3/19/2014
REVISION DATE: 08/28/2018
PREPARED BY: SONIA OWEN
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