Material Safety Data Sheet
Caustic Soda Beads
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Id: 17538
Product Name: Caustic Soda Beads
Synonyms: Sodium Hydroxide or Lye
Chemical Family: None Known
Application: Metal finishing. Cleaning agent. Petroleum industries. Chemical processing.
Distributed By:
Syndel Laboratories Ltd.
9211 Shaughnessy Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6R5
Prepared By: MSDS Department
Preparation date of MSDS: January 10, 2008
Telephone number of preparer: 1-800-663-2282
24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number (CANUTEC): (613) 996-6666
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients Percentage LD50s and LC50s Route & Species:
(W/W)
Sodium Hydroxide 96-100 Oral LDLo (Rabbit) : 500mg/kg
1310-73-2
Note: No additional remark.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Eye Contact: Causes severe eye burns. Small quantities can result in permanent damage and/or loss of vision.
Skin Contact: Causes severe burns. Corrosive action causes burns and frequently deep ulcerations with subsequent
scarring. Prolonged contact destroys tissue. May cause dermatitis.
Inhalation: Corrosive to the respiratory passage. Inhalation of dusts or mists can cause damage to the upper respiratory
tract and to the lung tissue depending on severity of exposure. Effects can range from mild irritation of mucous
membranes, severe pneumonitis and destruction of lung tissue.
Ingestion: Ingestion can cause damage to the mucous membranes, mouth and digestive system. Ingestion of product
may result in death.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with gently flowing water for at least 15 minutes or until the chemical is removed, while holding
the eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse the contaminated water into the unaffected eye or face. Seek immediate
medical attention. Utmost speed is essential. Have an opthamologist make an evaluation of eye injury.
Skin Contact: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If wearing goggles, flush head and face
thoroughly before removing goggles. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Inhalation: If symptoms are experienced, remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If symptoms
persist, get medical attention. If the affected person is not breathing, apply artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. In situations where administering oxygen is appropriate, first aiders must be trained in the safe use and handling
of oxygen. It is preferable to administer oxygen under a doctor's supervision or advice. If the heart has stopped, trained
personnel should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Immediate medical assistance is required.
Ingestion: Seek immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Administer artificial respiration if breathing has
stopped. If the heart has stopped, trained personnel should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.
Never give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness, unconscious or convulsing.
Notes to Physician: Treatment based on sound judgment of physician and individual reactions of patient.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: None.
Flash Point Method: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not Available.
Flammable Limits in Air (%): Not Available.
Extinguishing Media: Not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Special Exposure Hazards: Contact with some metals (particularly magnesium, aluminum and galvanized zinc) can
rapidly generate hydrogen. Use water spray to cool containers. Do not get water inside container. Avoid direct contact of
this product with water as this can cause a violent exothermic reaction.
Hazardous Decomposition/Combustion Materials (under fire conditions): Not available.
Special Protective Equipment: Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing
equipment.
NFPA RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: Not Available.
HMIS RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: Not Available.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautionary Measures: Wear appropriate protective equipment.
Environmental Precautionary Measures: Prevent from entering sewers, waterways or low areas.
Procedure for Clean Up: Scoop up or vacuum up and place in an appropriate closed container. Avoid raising dust.
Isolate spill and stop leak where safe. If the material has been mixed with water or any other liquid, then dike area to
contain spill. Dilute spill with large amounts of water and neutralize with dilute acid. Use vacuum truck to pick up
neutralized material for proper disposal. Flush area with water to remove trace residue.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid dust generation and provide for room ventilation during handling. Avoid breathing vapors, mist, fume or
dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep the containers closed when not in use.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DILUTING CAUSTIC SODA:
1. ALWAYS add caustic soda to water with constant agitation. NEVER add water to the caustic soda.
2. The water should be lukewarm (80 - 100掳F). NEVER start with hot or cold water.
The addition of caustic soda to liquid will cause a rise in temperature. If caustic soda becomes concentrated in one area,
is added too rapidly, or is added to hot or cold liquid, a rapid temperature increase can result in DANGEROUS mists,
boiling or spattering which can cause an immediate VIOLENT ERUPTION.
Avoid contact with organic materials and concentrated acids- may cause violent reactions. Caustic soda reacts with
magnesium, aluminum, zinc (galvanized), tin, chromium, brass and bronze, generating hydrogen which is explosive.
Caustic soda may react with various sugars to generate carbon monoxide. Hazardous carbon monoxide gas can form
upon contact with food and beverage products in enclosed vessels and can cause death. Containers, even those that
have been emptied, will retain product residue and vapour and should be handled as if they were full until they have been
cleaned. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage: Store in a dry, well ventilated area, separate from acids, peroxides, metals, easily ignitable materials and other
incompatibles. Protect against moisture, water and physical damage. Do not store in aluminum container or use
aluminum fittings or transfer lines, as flammable hydrogen can be generated.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Provide local exhaust to meet TLV requirements if making solutions or grinding up and mist or dust is generated.
Ventilation facilities should be corrosion resistant. Localized ventilation should be used to control dust levels.
Respiratory Protection: If exposure exceeds occupational exposure limits, use an appropriate NIOSH approved
respirator. In case of spill or leak resulting in unknown concentration, use a NIOSH approved supplied air respirator.
Gloves:
Appropriate chemical resistant gloves should be worn. Nitrile gloves. Neoprene gloves. Rubber gloves.
Skin Protection: Skin contact should be prevented through the use of suitable protective clothing, gloves and footwear,
selected for conditions of use and exposure potential. Consideration must be given both to durability as well as
permeation resistance. PVC clothing. Rubber apron. Rubber boots.
Eyes: Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists.
Other Personal Protection Data: Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
Ingredients Exposure Limit - ACGIH Exposure Limit - OSHA Immediately Dangerous
to Life or Health - IDLH
2 mg/m3 Ceiling 2 mg/m3 Ceiling 10 mg/m3
Sodium Hydroxide
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Colour: White.
Odour: Odourless
pH 0.01 moles/litre - pH 12
Specific Gravity: 2.13 @ 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 1390 掳C / 2534 掳F
Freezing/Melting Point: 310-320 掳C / 590-608 掳F
Vapour Pressure: 42 mm Hg @ 1000 C
Vapour Density: Not Available.
% Volatile by Volume: Not Available.
Evaporation Rate: Not Available.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
VOCs: Not Available.
Viscosity: Not Available.
Molecular Weight: Not Available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Addition of water results in large temperature increase. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Materials to Avoid: Tin. Aluminum. Zinc. Leather. Wool. Acids. Organic halogen compounds or organic nitro compounds.
Magnesium metal. Brass. Bronze. Carbon monoxide gas may be produced on contact with reducing sugars. Water can
cause violent reaction.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None anticipated
Additional Information:
Contact with water may generate sufficient heat to ignite combustible materials.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion: Ingestion can cause damage to the mucous membranes, mouth and digestive system. Ingestion of product
may result in death.
Skin Contact: Causes severe burns. Corrosive action causes burns and frequently deep ulcerations with subsequent
scarring. Prolonged contact destroys tissue. May cause dermatitis.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation: Corrosive to the respiratory passage. Inhalation of dusts or mists can cause damage to the upper respiratory
tract and to the lung tissue depending on severity of exposure. Effects can range from mild irritation of mucous
membranes, severe pneumonitis and destruction of lung tissue.
Eye Contact: Causes severe eye burns. Small quantities can result in permanent damage and/or loss of vision.
Additional Information: No additional information available.
Acute Test of Product:
Acute Oral LD50: Not Available.
Acute Dermal LD50: Not Available.
Acute Inhalation LC50: Not Available.
Carcinogenicity:
Ingredients IARC - Carcinogens ACGIH - Carcinogens
Sodium Hydroxide Not listed. Not listed.
Carcinogenicity Comment: No additional information available.
Reproductive Toxicity/ Teratogenicity/ Embryotoxicity/ Mutagenicity: Not Available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information:
Ingredients Ecotoxicity - Fish Species Acute Crustaceans Ecotoxicity - Freshwater
Data Toxicity: Algae Data
Sodium Hydroxide LC50 (Rainbow Trout) 1149 Not Available. Not Available.
mg/l
LC50 (Chinook Salmon) 152
mg/l
Other Information: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of Waste Method: Disposal of all wastes must be done in accordance with municipal, provincial and federal
regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an approved waste
management facility.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (U.S.):
DOT Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
DOT Hazardous Class 8
DOT UN Number: UN1823
DOT Packing Group: II
DOT Reportable Quantity (lbs): 1000
Note: No additional remark.
Marine Pollutant: No.
TDG (Canada):
TDG Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN1823
Packing Group: II
Note: No additional remark.
Marine Pollutant: No.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. TSCA Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Inventory List or exempt.
Canadian DSL Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL), the
Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt.
Note: Not available.
U.S. Regulatory Rules
Ingredients CERCLA/SARA - Section SARA (311, 312) Hazard CERCLA/SARA - Section
302: Class: 313:
Sodium Hydroxide Not Listed. Listed Not Listed.
California Proposition 65: Not Listed.
MA Right to Know List: Listed.
New Jersey Right-to-Know List: Listed.
Pennsylvania Right to Know List: Listed.
WHMIS Hazardous Class:
E CORROSIVE MATERIAL
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
Disclaimer: NOTICE TO READES
Supplier, expressly disclaims all express or implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the product or information provided
herein, and shall under no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential
damages.
Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a
product specification. For product specification information refer to a Product
Specification Sheet and/or a Certificate of Analysis.
All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer
and/or recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be
accurate, Supplier makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency.
Conditions of use are beyond Supplier's control and therefore users are responsible to
verify this data under their own operating conditions to determine whether the
product is suitable for their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use,
handling, and disposal of the product, or from the publication or use of, or reliance
upon, information contained herein. This information relates only to the product
designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination with any other
material or in any other process.
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