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SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50%

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50%
Product Code
S433.10; S433.50
Chemical Name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Synonyms
Liquid Caustic, Caustic Soda 50%, Lye solution

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Commercial use

Uses advised against

No information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

I

INTEGRA Chemical Company

manufacturer

1216 6th Ave N, Kent WA 98032

253-479-7000

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

703-527-3887

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. Cat. 1A
Eye Dam. Cat. 1
Met. Corr. Cat. 1

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P234 Keep only in original container.
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water, shower.
P304 + P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
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, doctor.
P320 Specific treatment (see first aid section on this label)
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
P501 Dispose of contents, container in accordance with all governmental regulations.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Water 07732-18-5 50% No
Sodium hydroxide 01310-73-2 50% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult administer oxygen. Seek medical attention.

Skin contact

Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.

Symptoms: burns to skin

Eye contact

Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water, holding lids apart to ensure rinsing of entire surface. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Washing eyes within several seconds of contact is essential to achieve maximum effectiveness. Get immediate medical attention.

Symptoms: burns to eyes

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious, rinse mouth, give water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention.

Symptoms: burns to mouth, throat, tissue damage, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, collapse

Immediate Medical Attention

Seek medical attention.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Material is not flammable. Use extinguishing media suitable to surrounding materials.

Specific hazards

Extinguish all ignition sources. Hydrogen gas may be liberated from contact with amphoteric metals (such as aluminum)

Instructions

Use water to cool nearby containers and structures.

Firefighter Protection

Wear full protective equipment, including suitable respiratory protection.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Prevent spread of spill. Wear full protective equipment, including a complete protective suit and an appropriate respirator depending upon the size of the spill. Absorb with sand or inert material. Sweep or scoop into a disposal container. Carefully neutralize residue with a dilute, inorganic acid solution. Flush spill area with water.

Cleanup methods

Absorb with sand or inert material. Sweep or scoop into a disposal container. Carefully neutralize residue with a dilute, inorganic acid solution. Flush spill area with water.

Materials: sand or inert material

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. When mixing with water, always add caustic slowly to the water, never add water to concentrated caustic.

Storage

Store locked up in a cool, dry, well-ventilated corrosive materials storage area away from incompatible materials. Keep containers tightly closed and protect them from physical damage. Protect from moisture. Store above the freezing point of the material (approximately 60°F). Do not store in metal containers. Keep only in original container.

Hygiene

Wash thoroughly after handling.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use general or local exhaust ventilation to meet TLV and PEL requirements.

Hands

chemical-resistant gloves

Eyes

Safety goggles, face shield

Respiratory

Respiratory protection required if airborne concentrations exceed PEL or TLV. Use a NIOSH approved respirator with a particulate filter.

Skin/Body

protective clothing appropriate for the risk of exposure

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Water white to slightly turbid liquid.
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Water white to slightly turbid liquid.
Colour
Water white
Colour Intensity
slightly turbid
Form
liquid
Odor
No odor.
Odor Threshold
Not available
Ph
14
Melting Point
-12 to 10°C
Boiling Point
105 to 140°C
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
-12 to 10°C
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
< 18 mm Hg@20°C
Vapor Density
1.4
Relative Density
1.52 Water=1
Bulk Density
---
Density
---
Flammability
Not flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
Not available
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Partition Coefficient
Not available
Solubility In Water
Miscible with water.
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable

Reactivity

No information available

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization will not occur

Avoid

Absorbs CO2 from air. Keep containers well sealed. Temperatures below 60°F causes solid NaOH to precipitate out of solution.

Incompatible

Incompatible with strong acids. Tin, aluminum, zinc, bronze and brass. Avoid organics, organic acids.

Decomposition

Oxides of sodium.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Disposal

Dispose of material and containers in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1824
Shipping Name
Sodium hydroxide solution
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% known by?

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% is also known as: Liquid Caustic, Caustic Soda 50%, Lye solution

What is the hazard signal word for SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50%?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50%?

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% is a water white to slightly turbid liquid. appearing as water white to slightly turbid liquid. with water white color. It has no odor. odor.

What is the solubility of SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50%?

Miscible with water.

What is SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% used for?

Commercial use

What are the hazard statements for SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50%?

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, 50%?

The melting point is -12 to 10°C and the boiling point is 105 to 140°C.