**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 1310-73-2 |Sodium hydroxide | 8.0 | 215-185-5 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | 92.0 | 231-791-2 |
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Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 34
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. May cause lacrimation (tearing), blurred vision,
and photophobia. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal
damage.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. Contact with the skin may have a delayed effect
with aching beginning after several hours followed by burns. May
cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with
cyanosis or pale color.
Ingestion:
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes
gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive
tract. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock.
May cause systemic effects.
Inhalation:
Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing,
burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause systemic
effects.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Effects may
be delayed.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep
eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits further
exposure.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device
such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Use water with caution
and in flooding amounts. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can
spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Contact
with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode
when heated. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may
decompose upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic
fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire. Cool containers with flooding quantities
of water until well after fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and
ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide
ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or
inhale. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away
from strong acids. Keep away from metals. Keep away from flammable
liquids. Keep away from organic halogens.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1310-73-2:
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 2 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 2 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 2 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 2 mg/m3 VME
Germany: 2 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable fraction)
Japan: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Malaysia: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Spain: 2 mg/m3 VLA-EC
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: practically odorless
pH: 13-14
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: > 100 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: > 0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: >1.0
Molecular Formula: Solution
Molecular Weight: 0
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, acids, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric
acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), 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 (e.g. dibromoethane,
hexachlorobenzene, methyl chloride, trichloroethylene), isocyanates
(e.g. methyl isocyanate), ketones (e.g. acetone, acetophenone, MEK,
MIBK), metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium, sodium),
metals as powders (e.g. hafnium, raney nickel), metals and metal
compounds (toxic, e.g. beryllium, lead acetate, nickel carbonyl,
tetraethyl lead), nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride),
nitriles (e.g. acetonitrile, methyl cyanide), nitro compounds
(organic, e.g. nitrobenzen.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Toxic fumes of sodium oxide, sodium peroxide fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 1310-73-2: WB4900000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1310-73-2: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 400 ug Mild; Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 1% Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 ug/24H Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit,
skin: 500 mg/24H Severe.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium hydroxide -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Carp: 180ppm (LC100); 24H
Other
For more information, see "HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND
EXPOSURE DATA."
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1824
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1824
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1824
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 1310-73-2: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1310-73-2: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
R 35 Causes severe burns.
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