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Safety Data Sheet EN

Sodium hydroxide

CAS 1310-73-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sodium hydroxide
Product Code
221465

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
1310-73-2 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119457892-27-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288 B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

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

Precautionary Statements

P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P260 Do not breathe dust.
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.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
sodium hydroxide EC: 215-185-5 1310-73-2 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Sodium oxides. Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2. The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Flammability
No data available
Appearance
---
Voc Content
---
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Density
2,13 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Ph
ca.> 14 at 100 g/l at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances
Solubility In Water
1.090 g/l at 20 °C
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Form
---
Solidification Point
---
Odor
odorless
Cloud Point
---
Odor Threshold
---
Physical State Data
solid
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Colour
white
Solubility
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Properties Status
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Colour Intensity
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Softening Point
---
Physical State
pellets
Evaporation Rate
---
Relative Density
No data available
Melting Point
318 °C - lit.
Vapor Density
---
Molecular Weight
---
Boiling Point
1.390 °C at 1.013 hPa
Solubility In Fat
---
Freezing Point
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Can decompose violently in contact with: Organic Substances, hydrogen sulphide. Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: powdered aluminium, Ammonium salts, persulfates, Sodium borohydride, phosphorus, Oxides of phosphorus, Halogenated hydrocarbon, Light metals, Metals. Risk of explosion/exothermic reaction with: Bromine, Calcium in powder form, furfuryl alcohol, Nitromethane, Peroxides, organic nitro compounds, Nitriles, Acrylic monomers, Chloroform with Acetone, Nitrobenzene with Methanol, Nitrobenzene with salts, magnesium, Zinc and Tin (in the presence of atmospheric oxygen and/or moisture).

Avoid

atmospheric oxygen and/or moisture

Incompatible

Acetone, Chlorine, Ethylene oxide, Fluorine, Hydrogen halides, Hydrazine hydrate, hydroxylamine, Acid anhydrides, Acrolein, Acid chlorides, Acids, sulfuric acid, Chloroform, Water, hydrogen peroxide, anhydrides, phosphides, halogen-halogen compounds, trichloroethene, Organic Substances, hydrogen sulphide, powdered aluminium, Ammonium salts, persulfates, Sodium borohydride, phosphorus, Oxides of phosphorus, Halogenated hydrocarbon, Light metals, Metals, Bromine, Calcium in powder form, furfuryl alcohol, Nitromethane, Peroxides, organic nitro compounds, Nitriles, Acrylic monomers, Nitrobenzene, Methanol, salts, magnesium, Zinc, Tin.

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

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

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
1823
Shipping Name
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Sodium hydroxide?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Sodium hydroxide?

Sodium hydroxide is a pellets with white color. It has odorless odor.

What is Sodium hydroxide used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Sodium hydroxide?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H290: May be corrosive to metals.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Sodium hydroxide?

The melting point is 318 °C - lit. and the boiling point is 1.390 °C at 1.013 hPa.