Material Safety Data
Sheet
Sodium hydroxide, solid, pellets or beads
ACC# 21300
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Sodium hydroxide, solid,
pellets or beads
Catalog Numbers: S71990, S71990-1, S71991,
S71992, S71993, S71993-1, S71993-2, S71993-3, S71993-4, S78605, BP359-212,
BP359-500, BW13580500, BW1358350, BW13583500, S318-1, S318-10, S318-100, S318-3,
S318-3LC, S318-5, S318-50, S318-500, S318-50LC, S320-1, S320-10, S320-3,
S320-50, S320-500, S612-3, S612-50, S612-500LB, S613-10, S613-3, S613-50,
S613-500LB
Synonyms: Caustic soda; Soda lye; Sodium hydrate; Lye.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1
Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency
Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 497-19-8 |
Sodium carbonate |
<3 |
207-838-8 |
| 1310-73-2 |
Sodium hydroxide |
95-100 |
215-185-5 |
Hazard
Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 35
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white. Danger! Corrosive. Causes eye and skin
burns. Hygroscopic. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible
burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. May cause chemical
conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin: Causes skin burns.
May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin. 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 corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and
digestive tract. 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. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause
dermatitis. Effects may be delayed.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get
medical aid immediately. If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically
and supportively.
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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. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Use water with
caution and in flooding amounts. Contact with moisture or water may generate
sufficient heat to ignite nearby combustible materials. Contact with metals may
evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish
surrounding fire. Do NOT get water inside containers.
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and
place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and
ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not get water on spilled substances or
inside containers.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not
allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep
container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Discard contaminated
shoes. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Store
in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away
from incompatible substances. Keep away from metals. Corrosives area. Keep away
from acids. Store protected from moisture. Containers must be tightly closed to
prevent the conversion of NaOH to sodium carbonate by the CO2 in air.
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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 general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible
exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| Sodium carbonate |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed |
| Sodium hydroxide |
C 2 mg/m3 |
10 mg/m3 IDLH |
2 mg/m3
TWA |
OSHA Vacated PELs: Sodium
carbonate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Sodium hydroxide:
C 2 mg/m3
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
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 a respirator's
use.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: Odorless
pH: 14
(5% aq soln)
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @739 deg C
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1390 deg C @ 760
mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:318 deg C
Autoignition
Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 1
Explosion Limits,
Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility:
Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.13 g/cm3
Molecular
Formula:NaOH
Molecular Weight:40.00
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal
storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture,
contact with water, exposure to moist air or water, prolonged exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids, water, flammable
liquids, organic halogens, metals, aluminum, zinc, tin, leather, wool,
nitromethane.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes of sodium
oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 497-19-8: VZ4050000
CAS# 1310-73-2: WB4900000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 497-19-8:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H
Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit,
skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1200
mg/m3/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 2300 mg/m3/2H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6600
mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg;
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;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 497-19-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH,
NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 1310-73-2: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No
information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information
available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: See
actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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US
DOT |
IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada
TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID |
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SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
| Hazard Class: |
8 |
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8(9.2) |
| UN Number: |
UN1823 |
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UN1823 |
| Packing Group: |
II |
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II |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on the TSCA
inventory.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health
& Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health &
Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals
in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None
of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New
Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 1310-73-2: final RQ =
1000 pounds (454 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in
this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 497-19-8: acute. CAS #
1310-73-2: acute, reactive.
Section 313
No chemicals are
reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does
not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any
Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone
depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed as a
Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None
of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 497-19-8 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN,
MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 1310-73-2 can be found on the following state right to
know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals
in this product are listed. European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
C
Risk Phrases:
R 35
Causes severe burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact
with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
S 45 In case
of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the
label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS#
497-19-8: 1
CAS# 1310-73-2: 1
Canada
CAS# 497-19-8 is listed
on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS#
1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed on Canada's
DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of E.
CAS#
497-19-8 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 1310-73-2 is
listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure
Limits
CAS# 1310-73-2: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:STEL 2 mg/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2 mg
/m3
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-JAPAN:STEL 2 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLA
NDS:TWA 2
mg/m3 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 2 mg/
m3
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 2 mg/m3;STEL 4 mg/m3 OEL-THAILAND:TWA 2
mg/m3
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 2 mg/m3;STEL 2 mg/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW
ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV