Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data
Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information
Basic Product Information
Regulatory Identifiers
Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances
Unique Formula Identifier - for poison centres and emergency response
Uses Information
Overview
sodium hydroxide solution is a clear. liquid. substance commonly used industrial use,professional use.
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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications
Classification Status
Signal Word
Hazard Classifications
GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols
GHS05
GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions
Hazard Statements
- H290: May be corrosive to metals.
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318: Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statements
- P260: Do not breathe mist, vapours, spray.
- P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
- P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
- 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, a doctor.
Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain
Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information
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+ 32 9 255 74 16
24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control
Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies
Emergency Contact
+32 477 35 29 78
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Emergency Contact
+ 32 473 52 59 19
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National Poisons Information Centre Beaumont Hospital
+353 1 809 2566
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Healthcare professionals-24/7
National Poisons Information Centre Beaumont Hospital
+353 1 809 2166
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public, 8am - 10pm, 7/7
Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients
Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
Product Type
mixtureChemical Components & Hazardous Substances
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| sodium hydroxide; caustic soda EC: 215-185-5 | 1310-73-2 | 5-52% | ⚠️ Hazardous |
Emergency First Aid Measures
Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies
🫁 Inhalation Exposure
Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Symptoms:
Dry/sore throat. Cough. Irritation of mucous membranes. Risk of delayed pulmonary oedema. Breathing difficulties.
🖐️ Skin Contact
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Symptoms:
Causes severe burns. Blisters. Redness, pain. Burning sensation. Prolonged skin contact may cause a severe effect, progressing to a delayed burn.
👁️ Eye Contact
Rinse immediately carefully and thoroughly with eye-bath or water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Symptoms:
Redness, pain. Blurred vision. Blindness.
🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Symptoms:
Causes severe burns. Possible esophageal perforation. Bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract. Shock. Loss of consciousness.
🚨 Immediate Medical Attention Required
Treat symptomatically.
Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response
Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures
✅ Suitable Extinguishing Media
carbon dioxide (CO2), powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
❌ Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Strong water jet.
⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards
Not flammable. Heating will cause a rise in pressure with a risk of bursting.
🔥 Fire Fighting Instructions
Evacuate area. Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Contain the extinguishing fluids by bunding. Prevent fire fighting water from entering the environment.
🛡️ Firefighter Protection Equipment
Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response
Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection
🚨 Emergency Procedures
Ensure procedures and training for emergency decontamination and disposal are in place.
💧 Small Spill Procedures
take up in non-combustible absorbent material and shovel into container for disposal.
🌊 Large Spill Procedures
Recover large spills by pumping (use an explosion proof or hand pump). Place in a suitable container for disposal in accordance with the waste regulations.
🌍 Environmental Precautions
Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.
🧹 Cleanup Methods
Stop leak if safe to do so.
Cleanup Materials:
non-combustible absorbent material
Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products
Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications
Technical Specifications & Material Properties
Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Safe Handling & Storage Procedures
Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements
⚠️ Handling Precautions
• Provide adequate ventilation.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Concerning personal protective equipment to use, see section 8.
• Do not breathe vapours.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
• Take any precaution to avoid mixing with incompatible materials.
• Ensure proper process control to avoid excess waste discharge (temperature, concentration, pH, time).
• Avoid release to the environment.
• Keep good industrial hygiene.
• Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
• Remove contaminated clothes.
• Separate working clothes from town clothes.
• Launder separately.
• Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
🏪 Storage Conditions
• Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
• Do not store near or with any of the incompatible materials listed in section 10.
🧼 General Hygiene Measures
Keep good industrial hygiene. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment
🏭 Engineering Controls
Recommended monitoring procedures :. Personal air monitoring. Room air monitoring : Provide adequate ventilation. Organisational measures to prevent/limit releases, dispersion and exposure. See Section 7 for information on safe handling. Emergency safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Provide eye shower and label its location conspicuously. Handle substance within a closed system. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.
🧤 Hand Protection
Wear chemically resistant gloves (tested to EN374) . Suitable material: Nitrile rubber. Polyvinylchloride (PVC). neoprene gloves. Thickness > 0,3 mm. Breakthrough time : > 8h. Unsuitable material: Polyvinylalcohol (PVA). The quality of the protective gloves resistant to chemicals must be chosen as a function of the specific working place concentration and quantity of hazardous substances.
👁️ Eye Protection
Use suitable eye protection (EN166): goggles. face shield
😷 Respiratory Protection
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Half- face mask (DIN EN 140). full face mask (DIN EN 136). Filter type: B (EN 14387). The filter class must be suitable for the maximum contaminant concentration (gas/vapour/aerosol/particulates) that may arise when handling the product. If the concentration is exceeded, self-contained breathing apparatus must be used. (EN 137)
🦺 Skin/Body Protection
Wear suitable protective clothing. Use chemically protective clothing. Overalls, apron and boots recommended.
🌍 Environmental Exposure Controls
Avoid release to the environment. Comply with applicable Community environmental protection legislation.
Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information
✅ Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
⚗️ Reactivity
May be corrosive to metals.
⚠️ Hazardous Reactions
Strong bases. Concentrated solution reacts exothermically with water (moisture): release of corrosive mist. Reacts violently with (some) acids. Can react violently with acrolein, allyl alcohol, metals. May cause strong formation of hydrogen by contact with amphoteric metals (e.g. aluminia, lead, zinc) - danger of explosion.
🚫 Conditions to Avoid
Protect from moisture. Extremely high or low temperatures.
🧪 Incompatible Materials
metals, acids, glycol, halogenated compounds, organic compounds.
💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products
Reference to other sections 5.2.
Ecological Information & Environmental Impact
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data
🌱 Toxicity
🌱 Persistence and degradability
🌱 Bioaccumulative potential
🌱 Mobility in soil
🌱 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
🌱 Endocrine disrupting properties
🌱 Other adverse effects
Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods
Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements
♻️ Waste Treatment Methods
Avoid release to the environment. Dispose of empty containers and wastes safely. See Section 7 for information on safe handling. Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling. Recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration. If recycling is not possible, eliminate in accordance with local valid waste disposal regulations. Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself. Dispose of contaminated materials in accordance with current regulations.
🗂️ Product Disposal Recommendations
Dispose of empty containers and wastes safely. Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself.
Transportation & Shipping Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements
🏷️ UN Number
1824
📦 Proper Shipping Name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
⚠️ Transport Hazard Class
8
📋 Packing Group
II
🚛 ADR Transport Precautions
No data available
Regulatory Information & Compliance
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance status
📋 Regulatory Summary
Listed on REACH Annex XVII (Restriction Conditions). The following restrictions are applicable: 3(b) Substances or mixtures fulfilling the criteria for any of the following hazard classes or categories set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: Hazard classes 3.1 to 3.6, 3.7 adverse effects on sexual function and fertility or on development, 3.8 effects other than narcotic effects, 3.9 and 3.10 sodium hydroxide solution. Contains no substance(s) listed on the REACH Candidate List. Contains no substance(s) listed on REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List).
✅ Chemical Safety Assessment
Chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.
Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions
Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance
What is the hazard signal word for sodium hydroxide solution?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of sodium hydroxide solution?
sodium hydroxide solution is a liquid appearing as clear. liquid. with colourless. slight cloudy. color. It has odourless. odor.
What is the solubility of sodium hydroxide solution?
Soluble in acids. Soluble in glycerol. Soluble in ethanol. Water: completely soluble
What is sodium hydroxide solution used for?
Industrial use,Professional use
What are the hazard statements for sodium hydroxide solution?
This substance has 3 hazard statements: H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage.
What is the melting point of sodium hydroxide solution?
The melting point is 14,4 °℃ (Literature data) and the boiling point is 142 - 147 ℃.