MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Sodium Hydroxide

SECTION I: Identification of the Substance and the Company

1. Identification:

Product form : Substance

Substance name : Sodium Hydroxide

CAS-No. : 1310-73-2

Formula : NaOH

Synonyms : Caustic Soda Pearls

2. Recommended Use and Restriction of Use:

Use of the substance/mixture : Industrial Use

Use of the substance/mixture : It is used in many industries, mostly as a strong

chemical base in the manufacture of pulp and paper, textiles, drinking water, soaps
and detergents and as a drain cleaner.

3. Supplier Details:

Company name: BizinBiz Technologies Pvt Ltd

Company Address: A-448, Pocket 2, Sector 8, Rohini,
New Delhi, Pin Code: 110085, India
Company Web Site: www.elchemy.com
Mobile number: +919867099519
Email Id: [email protected]

SECTION II: Hazards Identification

1. Classification of substance or mixture:

NFPA RATING:
Health Rating : 3 - Severe (Poison)
Flammability Rating : 0 - None
Reactivity Rating : 0 - Low
Special : Corrosive

2. Label Elements:
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3. Other hazards:

RISK PHRASES:
35 : Causes severe burns.

SAFETY PHRASES:
1/2 : Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
37/39 : Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible).

SECTION III: Composition/Information on Ingredients

Component Substance : Sodium hydroxide

Component Percent : Min. 97 % by weight
CAS Registry Number : 1310-73-2

SECTION IV: First Aid Measures

1. Description of necessary first aid measures:

a. First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,

give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.

b. First-aid measures after skin contact : Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Call a physician, immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.

c. First-aid measures after eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get
medical attention immediately.

d. First-aid measures after ingestion : DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Give

large quantities of water or milk if available. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.

2. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

Perform endoscopy in all cases of suspected sodium hydroxide ingestion. In cases of

severe esophageal corrosion, the use of therapeutic doses of steroids should be
 considered. General supportive measures with continual monitoring of gas exchange,
acid-base balance, electrolytes, and fluid intake are also required.

SECTION V: Fire Fighting Measures

Not considered to be a fire hazard. Hot or molten material can react violently with water.
Can react with certain metals, such as aluminum, to generate flammable hydrogen gas.

1. Extinguishing Media:

a. Suitable extinguishing media : Use any means suitable for extinguishing

surrounding fire. Adding water to caustic pearls solution generates large
amounts of heat.

2. Advice for firefighters:

In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved

self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure
demand or other positive pressure mode.

SECTION VI: Accidental Release Measures

1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Refer to section 8 of this MSDS.

2. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

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.

SECTION VII: Handling and Storage

Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from physical damage. Store in a cool, dry,
ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture and incompatibilities.

Always add the caustic to water while stirring; never the reverse.

Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product
residues
(dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Do not
store with aluminum or magnesium. Do not mix with acids or organic materials.

SECTION VIII: Exposure Controls

1. Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures
below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the Contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into
the general work area.

2. Personal Respirators:
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn for up to ten
times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate
regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece dust/mist
respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.
For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face
piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

3. Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as
appropriate, to prevent skin contact.

4. Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain
eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

SECTION IX: Physical and Chemical Properties

General Information:

1. Physical state : Solid

2. Appearance : White coloured solid

3. Odor : odorless

4. Solubility : 100 g of water.

5. Specific Gravity : 2.13

6. pH : 13 - 14 (0.5% soln.)

7. Boiling Point : 1390°C

8. Melting Point : 318° C

9. Vapor Density (Air=1) : > 1.0

10. Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) : Negligible.

11. LEL : Not applicable

12. UEL : Not applicable

13. Flash Point : Not applicable

SECTION X: Stability and Reactivity

1. Reactivity: No additional information available.

2. Chemical stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal

storage and handling conditions.

3. Possibility of hazardous reactions: No additional information available.

4. Incompatible materials: Acids, water, flammable liquids, organic halogens, metals,

aluminum, zinc, tin, leather, wool, nitro methane.

5. Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic fumes of sodium oxide. Decomposition

by reaction with certain metals releases flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.

SECTION XI: Toxicological Information

1. Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified

2. Acute toxicity (dermal) : Not classified

3. Acute toxicity (inhalation) : Not classified

4. LD50 rat: 2000 mg/kg bodyweight (Equivalent or similar to OECD 401, Rat, Male /
female, Experimental value, Oral, 14 day(s))

5. Chronic symptoms : No effects known.

SECTION XII: Ecological Information

Toxicity to fishes : 40 mg/l
Toxicity to bacteria : Not listed
Harmful to aquatic animals, so do not discharge into drains.

SECTION XIII: Disposal Considerations

Waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations
to ensure complete and accurate classification.

SECTION XIV: Transport Information

In accordance with DOT / TDG / IMDG / IATA
Shipping Name : Sodium Hydroxide
UN No. : 1823
 Hazard Class : Class 8-Corrosive
Hazchem Code :2W
Packaging : HDPE bags & Liners.

SECTION XV: Regulatory Information

● Refer Section-2
● As per National / State regulations

SECTION XVI: Other Information

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