| Common Name: | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% W/W |
| Manufacturer: | LABCHEM |
| SDS Revision Date: | 2/7/2017 |
| SDS Format: | GHS-US |
| Item Number(s): | 8RX82, 9UGE3 |
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LABCHEM
PERFORMANCE THROUGH CHEMISTRY
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% W/W
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY,
MARCH 26, 2012 / RULES AND REGULATIONS
DATE OF ISSUE: 10/16/2013
REVISION DATE: 02/07/2017
SUPERSEDES: 10/16/2013
VERSION: 1.1
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT FORM: MIXTURES
PRODUCT NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% W/W
CAS-NO.: 1310-73-2
PRODUCT CODE: LC24150
FORMULA: NaOH
SYNONYMS:
CAUSTIC SODA 50% W/W / SODA LYE, 50%, AQUEOUS SOLUTION / WHITE CAUSTIC,
50%, AQUEOUS SOLUTION
1.2. RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
USE OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE: INDUSTRIAL USE
RECOMMENDED USE: LABORATORY CHEMICALS
RESTRICTIONS ON USE: NOT FOR FOOD, DRUG OR HOUSEHOLD USE
1.3. SUPPLIER:
LABCHEM INC
JACKSON'S POINTE COMMERCE PARK BUILDING 1000, 1010 JACKSON'S POINTE COURT
ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063
USA
T: 412-826-5230
F: 724-473-0647
INFO@LABCHEM.COM
WWW.LABCHEM.COM
1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 OR 011-703-527-3887
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS-US CLASSIFICATION:
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION CATEGORY 1B:
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION CATEGORY 1:
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - ACUTE HAZARD CATEGORY 3:
H402: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE
FULL TEXT OF H STATEMENTS : SEE SECTION 16
2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
GHS-US LABELING:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS-US):
GHS05: CORROSION
SIGNAL WORD (GHS-US): DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H402: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
P260: DO NOT BREATHE MIST, VAPORS, SPRAY.
P264: WASH EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
P273: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
P280:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE PROTECTION, FACE
PROTECTION.
P301+P330+P331:
IF SWALLOWED: RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
P303+P361+P353:
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
REMOVE/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 OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
P363: WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING
2.3. OTHER HAZARDS WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN CLASSIFICATION:
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS US): NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1. SUBSTANCES: NOT APPLICABLE
3.2. MIXTURES:
NAME PRODUCT IDENTIFIER % GHS-US CLASSIFICATION
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAS-NO.) 1310-73-2 50 ACUTE TOX. 4 (DERMAL), H312
SKIN CORR. 1A, H314
EYE DAM. 1, H318
AQUATIC ACUTE 3, H402
WATER (CAS-NO.) 7732-18-5 50 NOT CLASSIFIED
FULL TEXT OF HAZARD CLASSES AND H-STATEMENTS : SEE SECTION 16
| SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST-AID MEASURES GENERAL:
CHECK THE VITAL FUNCTIONS.
UNCONSCIOUS: MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRWAY AND RESPIRATION.
RESPIRATORY ARREST: ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN.
CARDIAC ARREST: PERFORM RESUSCITATION.
VICTIM CONSCIOUS WITH LABORED BREATHING: HALF-SEATED.
VICTIM IN SHOCK: ON HIS BACK WITH LEGS SLIGHTLY RAISED.
VOMITING:
PREVENT ASPHYXIA/ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA. PREVENT COOLING BY COVERING THE
VICTIM (NO WARMING UP). KEEP WATCHING THE VICTIM. GIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL AID.
KEEP THE VICTIM CALM, AVOID PHYSICAL STRAIN.
DEPENDING ON THE VICTIM'S CONDITION:
DOCTOR/HOSPITAL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION:
REMOVE THE VICTIM INTO FRESH AIR.
RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS:
CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE. REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP AT
REST IN A POSITION COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING. IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON
CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LOTS OF WATER (15 MINUTES)/SHOWER. DO NOT APPLY
(CHEMICAL) NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. REMOVE CLOTHING WHILE WASHING. DO NOT
REMOVE CLOTHING IF IT STICKS TO THE SKIN. COVER WOUNDS WITH STERILE
BANDAGE. CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE.
IF BURNED SURFACE > 10%:
TAKE VICTIM TO HOSPITAL. REMOVE/TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH WATER/SHOWER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER
OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER EYE CONTACT:
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.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INGESTION:
RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INGESTION:
GIVE LOTS OF WATER TO DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE ACTIVATED
CHARCOAL. DO NOT GIVE CHEMICAL ANTIDOTE. IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A
DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE. CALL POISON INFORMATION CENTRE
(WWW.BIG.BE/ANTIGIF.HTM). TAKE THE CONTAINER/VOMIT TO THE DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
IMMEDIATELY TO HOSPITAL. RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY
CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS (ACUTE AND DELAYED):
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS:
DRY/SORE THROAT. COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION
OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
POSSIBLE LARYNGEAL SPASM/OEDEMA. RISK OF LUNG EDEMA. RESPIRATORY
DIFFICULTIES.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
CAUSTIC BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN. SLOW-HEALING WOUNDS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT:
CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE
DAMAGE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
VOMITING. DIARRHOEA. BURNS TO THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA. POSSIBLE
ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION. BLEEDING OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. SHOCK.
AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: DISTURBANCES OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
DRY SKIN. SKIN RASH/INFLAMMATION. POSSIBLE INFLAMMATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
4.3. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT, IF NECESSARY:
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1. SUITABLE (AND UNSUITABLE) EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES:
ADAPT EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOAM. DRY POWDER. CARBON
DIOXIDE. WATER SPRAY. SAND.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SOLID WATER JET INEFFECTIVE AS EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM.
5.2. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
FIRE HAZARD:
DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. NON COMBUSTIBLE. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. REACTIONS
INVOLVING A FIRE HAZARD: SEE "REACTIVITY HAZARD".
EXPLOSION HAZARD:
INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD.
REACTIONS WITH EXPLOSION HAZARDS: SEE "REACTIVITY HAZARD".
REACTIVITY:
VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH WATER (MOISTURE):
(INCREASED) RISK OF FIRE.
ON HEATING:
RELEASE OF CORROSIVE GASES/VAPOURS. ABSORBS THE ATMOSPHERIC CO2. VIOLENT
EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH (SOME) ACIDS. MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS.
REACTS WITH (SOME) METALS:
RELEASE OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE GASES/VAPOURS (HYDROGEN).
5.3. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FIRE:
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: KEEP UPWIND.
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: HAVE NEIGHBOURHOOD CLOSE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
COOL TANKS/DRUMS WITH WATER SPRAY/REMOVE THEM INTO SAFETY. DILUTE TOXIC
GASES WITH WATER SPRAY. TAKE ACCOUNT OF TOXIC FIRE-FIGHTING WATER. USE
WATER MODERATELY AND IF POSSIBLE COLLECT OR CONTAIN IT.
PROTECTION DURING FIREFIGHTING:
HEAT/FIRE EXPOSURE: COMPRESSED AIR/OXYGEN APPARATUS.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
6.1.1. FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
GLOVES. FACE-SHIELD. CORROSION-PROOF SUIT.
LARGE SPILLS/IN ENCLOSED SPACES: COMPRESSED AIR APPARATUS.
LARGE SPILLS/IN ENCLOSED SPACES:
GAS-TIGHT SUIT. SEE "MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
MARK THE DANGER AREA. NO NAKED FLAMES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
LARGE SPILLS/IN CONFINED SPACES: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
IN CASE OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: KEEP UPWIND.
IN CASE OF REACTIVITY HAZARD: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
6.1.2. FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EQUIP CLEANUP CREW WITH PROPER PROTECTION.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: VENTILATE AREA.
6.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION. PREVENT SPREADING IN SEWERS. PREVENT
ENTRY TO SEWERS AND PUBLIC WATERS. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES IF LIQUID ENTERS
SEWERS OR PUBLIC WATERS. AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
6.3. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
FOR CONTAINMENT:
CONTAIN RELEASED SUBSTANCE, PUMP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINERS. CONSULT
"MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT MATERIAL OF CONTAINERS. PLUG THE LEAK,
CUT OFF THE SUPPLY. DAM UP THE LIQUID SPILL.
HAZARDOUS REACTION: MEASURE EXPLOSIVE GAS-AIR MIXTURE.
REACTION: DILUTE COMBUSTIBLE GAS/VAPOUR WITH WATER CURTAIN.
HEAT EXPOSURE:
DILUTE TOXIC GAS/VAPOUR WITH WATER SPRAY. TAKE ACCOUNT OF TOXIC/CORROSIVE
PRECIPITATION WATER.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
TAKE UP LIQUID SPILL INTO ABSORBENT MATERIAL, E.G.:
SAND, SAW DUST, KIESELGUHR. SCOOP ABSORBED SUBSTANCE INTO CLOSING
CONTAINERS. SEE "MATERIAL-HANDLING" FOR SUITABLE CONTAINER MATERIALS.
CAREFULLY COLLECT THE SPILL/LEFTOVERS.
SMALL QUANTITIES OF LIQUID SPILL:
NEUTRALIZE WITH ACID SOLUTION. WASH AWAY NEUTRALIZED PRODUCT WITH PLENTIFUL
WATER. DAMAGED/COOLED TANKS MUST BE EMPTIED. CLEAN CONTAMINATED SURFACES
WITH AN EXCESS OF WATER. TAKE COLLECTED SPILL TO MANUFACTURER/COMPETENT
AUTHORITY. WASH CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT AFTER HANDLING.
6.4. REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS:
SEE HEADING 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION.
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
COMPLY WITH THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
IMMEDIATELY. CLEAN CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. HANDLE AND OPEN THE CONTAINER
WITH CARE. THOROUGHLY CLEAN/DRY THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE. DO NOT
DISCHARGE THE WASTE INTO THE DRAIN. KEEP AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES/HEAT.
OBSERVE VERY STRICT HYGIENE - AVOID CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION IN THE AIR REGULARLY. CARRY OPERATIONS IN THE
OPEN/UNDER LOCAL EXHAUST/VENTILATION OR WITH RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
WASH EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
TECHNICAL MEASURES: COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
STORAGE CONDITIONS:
KEEP ONLY IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED PLACE AWAY
FROM:
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: STRONG BASES. STRONG ACIDS.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: SOURCES OF IGNITION. DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: >15 DEG. C
HEAT-IGNITION:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: HEAT SOURCES.
PROHIBITIONS ON MIXED STORAGE:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. STRONG ACIDS. METALS.
STORAGE AREA:
STORE IN A DRY AREA. KEEP CONTAINER IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP
LOCKED UP. PROTECT AGAINST FROST. PROVIDE FOR A TUB TO COLLECT SPILLS.
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE NOT ADMITTED. MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIAL RULES ON PACKAGING:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
HERMETICAL. DRY. CLEAN. CORRECTLY LABELLED. MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
SECURE FRAGILE PACKAGINGS IN SOLID CONTAINERS.
PACKAGING MATERIALS:
SUITABLE MATERIAL:
STAINLESS STEEL. NICKEL. POLYETHYLENE. POLYPROPYLENE. GLASS.
STONEWARE/PORCELAIN.
MATERIAL TO AVOID: LEAD. ALUMINIUM. COPPER. TIN. ZINC. BRONZE.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% W/W (1310-73-2):
OSHA:
OSHA PEL (TWA) (MG/M3): 2 MG/M3
IDLH:
US IDLH (MG/M3): 10 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (CEILING) (MG/M3): 2 MG/M3
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-73-2):
ACGIH:
ACGIH CEILING (MG/M3):
2 MG/M3 (SODIUM HYDROXIDE; USA; MOMENTARY VALUE; TLV - ADOPTED VALUE)
OSHA:
OSHA PEL (TWA) (MG/M3): 2 MG/M3
IDLH:
US IDLH (MG/M3): 10 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (CEILING) (MG/M3): 2 MG/M3
WATER (7732-18-5): NOT APPLICABLE
8.2. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAINS AND SAFETY SHOWERS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE
IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND
LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
8.3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PROTECTIVE GOGGLES. GLOVES. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. FACE SHIELD.
MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
GIVE EXCELLENT RESISTANCE: NITRILE RUBBER.
GIVE GOOD RESISTANCE: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
GIVE LESS RESISTANCE:
CHLORINATED POLYETHYLENE. STYRENE-BUTADIENE RUBBER. NITRILE RUBBER/PVC.
GIVE POOR RESISTANCE: PVA. NATURAL FIBRES
HAND PROTECTION: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
EYE PROTECTION: CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD. FACE SHIELD
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: CORROSION-PROOF CLOTHING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
WEAR GAS MASK WITH FILTER TYPE B IF CONC. IN AIR > EXPOSURE LIMIT
OTHER INFORMATION: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE DURING USE.
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL STATE: LIQUID
APPEARANCE: LIQUID.
COLOR: COLORLESS
ODOR: ODORLESS
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH: 14 (8 %)
PH SOLUTION: 8 %
MELTING POINT: 12 DEG. C
FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT: 143 DEG. C
FLASH POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NON FLAMMABLE.
VAPOR PRESSURE: 1.2 HPA (20 DEG. C)
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY / DENSITY: 1525 KG/M3
MOLECULAR MASS: 40 G/MOL
SOLUBILITY:
EXOTHERMICALLY SOLUBLE IN WATER. SOLUBLE IN ETHANOL. SOLUBLE IN METHANOL.
SOLUBLE IN GLYCEROL.
WATER: COMPLETE
LOG POW: NO DATA AVAILABLE
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NOT APPLICABLE
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: 79 MPA.S (20 DEG. C)
EXPLOSION LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NOT APPLICABLE.
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NONE.
9.2. OTHER INFORMATION:
MINIMUM IGNITION ENERGY: NOT APPLICABLE
VOC CONTENT: NOT APPLICABLE (INORGANIC)
OTHER PROPERTIES:
CLEAR. HYGROSCOPIC. SLIGHTLY VOLATILE. SUBSTANCE HAS BASIC REACTION.
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY:
VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH WATER (MOISTURE):
(INCREASED) RISK OF FIRE.
ON HEATING:
RELEASE OF CORROSIVE GASES/VAPOURS. ABSORBS THE ATMOSPHERIC CO2. VIOLENT
EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH (SOME) ACIDS. MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS.
REACTS WITH (SOME) METALS:
RELEASE OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE GASES/VAPOURS (HYDROGEN).
10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY:
STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. ABSORBS ATMOSPHERIC CO2. HYGROSCOPIC.
NOT ESTABLISHED.
10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: NOT ESTABLISHED.
10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
DIRECT SUNLIGHT. EXTREMELY HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES.
10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: STRONG ACIDS. METALS.
10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
SODIUM OXIDE. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION GENERATES: CORROSIVE VAPORS.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
ACUTE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-73-2):
ATE US (DERMAL): 1350 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
WATER (7732-18-5):
LD50 ORAL RAT: >/= 90000 MG/KG
ATE US (ORAL): 90000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION:
CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
PH: 14 (8 %)
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION:
CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
PH: 14 (8 %)
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY:
NOT CLASSIFIED
BASED ON AVAILABLE DATA, THE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET
CARCINOGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
NOT CLASSIFIED
BASED ON AVAILABLE DATA, THE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
POTENTIAL ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS:
BASED ON AVAILABLE DATA, THE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS:
DRY/SORE THROAT. COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION
OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
POSSIBLE LARYNGEAL SPASM/OEDEMA. RISK OF LUNG EDEMA. RESPIRATORY
DIFFICULTIES.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
CAUSTIC BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN. SLOW-HEALING WOUNDS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT:
CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE
DAMAGE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
VOMITING. DIARRHOEA. BURNS TO THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA. POSSIBLE
ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION. BLEEDING OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. SHOCK.
AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: DISTURBANCES OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
DRY SKIN. SKIN RASH/INFLAMMATION. POSSIBLE INFLAMMATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. TOXICITY:
ECOLOGY - GENERAL:
NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA
OF REGULATION (EC) NO 1272/2008.
ECOLOGY - AIR:
NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR THE OZONE LAYER (REGULATION (EC) NO
1005/2009). NONE OF THE KNOWN COMPONENTS IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF
FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES (REGULATION (EC) NO 842/2006).
ECOLOGY - WATER: GROUND WATER POLLUTANT.
MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION IN DRINKING WATER:
200 MG/L (SODIUM) (DIRECTIVE 98/83/EC). HARMFUL TO FISHES. HARMFUL TO
INVERTEBRATES (DAPHNIA). PH SHIFT.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-73-2):
LC50 FISH 1:
45.4 MG/L (LC50; OTHER; 96 H; SALMO GAIRDNERI; STATIC SYSTEM; FRESH
WATER; EXPERIMENTAL VALUE)
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% W/W (1310-73-2):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
BIODEGRADABILITY:
NOT APPLICABLE. NO TEST DATA ON MOBILITY OF THE COMPONENTS AVAILABLE.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-73-2):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
BIODEGRADABILITY:
NOT APPLICABLE. NO TEST DATA ON MOBILITY OF THE SUBSTANCE AVAILABLE.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD): NOT APPLICABLE
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD): NOT APPLICABLE
THOD: NOT APPLICABLE
WATER (7732-18-5):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NOT ESTABLISHED.
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% W/W (1310-73-2):
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: DOES NOT CONTAIN BIOACCUMULATIVE COMPONENT(S).
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-73-2):
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO BIOACCUMULATION DATA AVAILABLE.
WATER (7732-18-5):
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT ESTABLISHED.
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS:
OTHER INFORMATION: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. DISPOSAL METHODS:
WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
REMOVE WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND/OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS.
HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER WITH OTHER WASTE. DIFFERENT
TYPES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER IF THIS MAY ENTAIL
A RISK OF POLLUTION OR CREATE PROBLEMS FOR THE FURTHER MANAGEMENT OF THE
WASTE. HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE MANAGED RESPONSIBLY. ALL ENTITIES THAT
STORE, TRANSPORT OR HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL TAKE THE NECESSARY
MEASURES TO PREVENT RISKS OF POLLUTION OR DAMAGE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
RECYCLE/REUSE. REMOVE FOR PHYSICO-CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT. DO NOT
DISCHARGE INTO DRAINS OR THE ENVIRONMENT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
LWCA (THE NETHERLANDS):
KGA CATEGORY 05. HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2008/98/EC.
ECOLOGY - WASTE MATERIALS: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: UN1824 SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, II
UN-NO.(DOT): UN1824
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (DOT): SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES) (DOT):
8 - CLASS 8 - CORROSIVE MATERIAL 49 CFR 173.136
PACKING GROUP (DOT): II - MEDIUM DANGER
HAZARD LABELS (DOT): 8 - CORROSIVE
DOT PACKAGING NON BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 202
DOT PACKAGING BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 242
DOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS (49 CFR 172.102):
B2 - MC 300, MC 301, MC 302, MC 303, MC 305, AND MC 306 AND DOT 406 CARGO
TANKS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
IB2 - AUTHORIZED IBCS:
METAL (31A, 31B AND 31N); RIGID PLASTICS (31H1 AND 31H2); COMPOSITE
(31HZ1).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
ONLY LIQUIDS WITH A VAPOR PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 110 KPA AT 50 C
(1.1 BAR AT 122 F), OR 130 KPA AT 55 C (1.3 BAR AT 131 F) ARE AUTHORIZED.
N34 - ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR ANY PART OF
A PACKAGING WHICH IS NORMALLY IN CONTACT WITH THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
T7 - 4 178.274(D)(2) NORMAL............. 178.275(D)(3)
TP2 - A. THE MAXIMUM DEGREE OF FILLING MUST NOT EXCEED THE DEGREE OF
FILLING DETERMINED BY THE FOLLOWING:
(IMAGE) WHERE:
TR IS THE MAXIMUM MEAN BULK TEMPERATURE DURING TRANSPORT, TF IS THE
TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS OF THE LIQUID DURING FILLING, AND A IS THE
MEAN COEFFICIENT OF CUBICAL EXPANSION OF THE LIQUID BETWEEN THE MEAN
TEMPERATURE OF THE LIQUID DURING FILLING (TF) AND THE MAXIMUM MEAN BULK
TEMPERATURE DURING TRANSPORTATION (TR) BOTH IN DEGREES CELSIUS. B.
FOR LIQUIDS TRANSPORTED UNDER AMBIENT CONDITIONS MAY BE CALCULATED USING
THE FORMULA:
(IMAGE) WHERE:
D15 AND D50 ARE THE DENSITIES (IN UNITS OF MASS PER UNIT VOLUME) OF THE
LIQUID AT 15 C (59 F) AND 50 C (122 F), RESPECTIVELY.
DOT PACKAGING EXCEPTIONS (49 CFR 173.XXX): 154
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAIL (49 CFR 173.27): 1 L
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (49 CFR 175.75): 30 L
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE LOCATION:
A - THE MATERIAL MAY BE STOWED "ON DECK" OR "UNDER DECK" ON A CARGO VESSEL
AND ON A PASSENGER VESSEL.
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE OTHER: 52 - STOW "SEPARATED FROM" ACIDS
OTHER INFORMATION: NO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% W/W (1310-73-2):
LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) INVENTORY:
NOT SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES SARA SECTION 313
RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY, SECTION 304 OF EPA'S LIST OF LISTS): 1000 LB
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES:
HEALTH HAZARD - SKIN CORROSION OR IRRITATION
HEALTH HAZARD - SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE OR EYE IRRITATION
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED, OR EXCLUDED FROM LISTING, ON THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA) INVENTORY
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-73-2):
RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY, SECTION 304 OF EPA'S LIST OF LISTS): 1000 LB
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES: IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD
15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
CANADA:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-73-2):
LISTED ON THE CANADIAN DSL (DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST)
EU-REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
NATIONAL REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 - THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SUBSTANCES
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR
REPRODUCTIVE HARM
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
REVISION DATE: 02/07/2017
OTHER INFORMATION: NONE.
FULL TEXT OF H-PHRASES:
SEE SECTION 16:
H312: HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
H402: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE
NFPA HEALTH HAZARD 3 - MATERIALS THAT, UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS OR PERMANENT INJURY.
NFPA FIRE HAZARD 0 - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN UNDER TYPICAL DIRE
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING INTRINSICALLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS SUCH AS CONCRETE, STONE, AND SAND.
NFPA REACTIVITY 1 - MATERIALS THAT IN THEMSELVES ARE NORMALLY STABLE BUT
CAN BECOME UNSTABLE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES.
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 3 SERIOUS HAZARD - MAJOR INJURY LIKELY UNLESS PROMPT
ACTION IS TAKEN AND MEDICAL TREATMENT IS GIVEN
FLAMMABILITY 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN
PHYSICAL 1 SLIGHT HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT ARE NORMALLY STABLE
BUT CAN BECOME UNSTABLE (SELF-REACT) AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. MATERIALS MAY REACT
NON-VIOLENTLY WITH WATER OR UNDERGO HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION IN THE ABSENCE OF INHIBITORS.
PERSONAL PROTECTION H
H - SPLASH GOGGLES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, VAPOR
RESPIRATOR
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