Date Prepared: 12-11-2014 Last Revised: 01-11-2019
Section 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Sodium Hydroxide, 3.5 M
Product Number: 100231, 100370, 100372
Supplier: Applied Spectrometry Associates, Inc 2325 Parklawn Drive, Suite I
Waukesha, WI 53186 Telephone: 262/717-9500
Emergency Contact (CHEMTREC): 1-800-424-9300 [CHEMTREC Code: APSP]
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
OSHA Hazards CORROSIVE
GHS Classification
Skin corrosion (Category 1A) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
GHS Label Elements:
Pictogram
Signal word Danger Hazard statement(s)
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statement(s)
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
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 or doctor/ physician.
Health: 3
Flammability: 0
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Count.)
NFPA
Health: 3
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Symbol: Not applicable
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact: Causes serious eye damage.
Skin Contact: Causes skin burns.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Extremely destructive to mucous membranes.
Target Organs: Mucous membranes; upper respiratory tract
Chronic Effects: Chronic exposure may cause destruction of any tissue contacted
Other: May aggravate pre-existing eye conditions, respiratory conditions, or skin
conditions
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Sodium Hydroxide
CAS No.: 1310-73-2 TSCA No.: 1310-73-2 Percent Range: 15.0 – 17.0 Range Units: weight/volume TLV: 2 mg/m3
PEL: 2 mg/m3
Deionized Water
CAS No.: 7732-18-5 TSCA 8(b) Inventory: Water Percent Range: 83 – 85 Range Units: weight/volume TLV: Not established PEL: Not established Section 4: FIRST AID
General Advice: Move out of the dangerous area. Consult a physician and show this
Safety Data Sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 min. Seek medical aid.
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
Skin Contact (First Aid): Wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing. Seek medical aid if irritation develops and persists.
Ingestion (First Aid): Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. (Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person!) Seek medical aid.
Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability: Material will not burn.
Flash Point: Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water; Water fog; Foam; Dry chemical powder; Carbon dioxide.
Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
Fire Fighting Procedures: As with any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and full protective gear.
Hazardous Combustion Products: No data available. Sodium oxides may be formed
under fire conditions.
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Containment: Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for
disposal. Do not allow to enter drains.
Clean-up: Decontaminate the spill site using a weak acid solution.
Special Instructions: Material contains a component that is regulated as hazardous
waste.
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not breathe
mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep away from acids, acid vapors, and heat.
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated location.
Containers which have been opened must be reclosed tightly and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
General Controls: Have an eyewash station nearby. Have a safety shower nearby.
Maintain good industrial hygiene practices when using this product.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with top and side shields Skin Protection: Disposable latex or nitrile gloves and lab coat Inhalation Protection: Adequate ventilation
Section 9: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: None
Specific Gravity (water = 1): ~1.16
Boiling Point: ~100°C (~212°F)
Vapor Pressure: < 18 mm Hg @ 20°C
Evaporation Rate (water = 1): Not determined
Solubility: Miscible with water
Section 10: STABILITY and REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Material is stable when stored properly.
Conditions to avoid: Extreme temperatures, oxidizing agents.
Reactivity/Incompatibility: Reacts with acids, organic materials, metals (aluminum, tin,
zinc), phosphorus, and oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sodium oxides.
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50 (rat) = 500 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 No data available
Dermal LD50 No data available
Other information
on acute toxicity No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation Causes skin burns
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Eyes – No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity No data available
Teratogenicity No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Globally Harmonized System)
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Globally Harmonized System)
No data available
Aspiration hazard(Globally Harmonized System)
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Count.) Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact: Causes serious eye damage.
Skin Contact: Causes skin burns.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Extremely destructive to mucous membranes.
Target Organs: Mucous membranes; upper respiratory tract
Chronic Effects: Chronic exposure may cause destruction of any tissue contacted.
Other: May aggravate pre-existing eye conditions, respiratory conditions, or skin
conditions
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. (Sodium hydroxide)
Synergistic effects No data available
Additional information RTECS: WB4900000
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity No data available
Persistence and degradability No data available
Bioaccumulative potential No data available
Mobility in soil No data available
PBT and vPvB assessment No data available
Other adverse effects Harmful to aquatic life
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Section 10: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
D.O.T. Shipping Name: Sodium Hydroxide Solution
D.O.T Hazard Class: 8
U.N./N.A. Number: UN1824
Packing Group: II
D.O.T. Label: 8
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazards: Corrosive
SARA 302 Components: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting
requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components: This material does not contain any chemical conponents with
known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimus) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards: Acute health hazard.
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Abbreviations used in Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
NOEC No Observable Effect Concentration PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
[per European Union REACH Regulation: Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals] vPvB Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
[per European Union REACH Regulation: Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals]
Revisions: 01/29/15 – Corrections to Section 11Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
01/11/19 – Product Numbers 100370 and 100372 added 01/11/19 – Last Revised field added
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS BASED ON DATA
CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THEIR USE.
