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Sodium hydroxide ≥98 %, Ph. Eur., USP, BP, pellets

article number: P031 date of compilation: 2016-09-22

Version: GHS 5.0 en Revision: 2024-03-02
Replaces version of: 2022-04-19
Version: (GHS 4)

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/

undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Identification of the substance Sodium hydroxide ≥98 %, Ph. Eur., USP, BP, pel-
lets
Article number P031
CAS number 1310-73-2
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: Laboratory chemical
Laboratory and analytical use
Uses advised against: Do not use for squirting or spraying. Do not use
for products which come into direct contact with
the skin. Do not use for private purposes (house-
hold). Food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG
Schoemperlenstr. 3-5
D-76185 Karlsruhe
Germany

Telephone:+49 (0) 721 - 56 06 0

Telefax: +49 (0) 721 - 56 06 149
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.carlroth.de
Competent person responsible for the safety data Department Health, Safety and Environment
sheet:
e-mail (competent person): [email protected]
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Name Street Postal Telephone Website
code/city

NSW Poisons Information Centre Hawkesbury Road 2145 West- 131126

Childrens Hospital mead, NSW

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification acc. to GHS
Section Hazard class Cat- Hazard class and Hazard
egory category statement

2.16 Substance or mixture corrosive to metals 1 Met. Corr. 1 H290

3.2 Skin corrosion/irritation 1 Skin Corr. 1 H314

3.3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation 1 Eye Dam. 1 H318

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For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16

The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi-
dermis and into the dermis.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling

Signal word Danger

Pictograms

GHS05

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

Precautionary statements
Precautionary statements - prevention
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists
P280 Wear eye protection/face protection
Precautionary statements - response
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
with water or shower
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Precautionary statements - disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to industrial combustion plant
2.3 Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB.
Endocrine disrupting properties
Does not contain an endocrine disruptor (ED) at a concentration of ≥ 0,1%.

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Name of substance Sodium hydroxide
Molecular formula NaOH
Molar mass 40 g/mol

CAS No 1310-73-2

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General notes
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Self-protection of the first aider.
Following inhalation
Provide fresh air. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Following skin contact
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Immediate medical treatment re-
quired because corrosive injuries that are not treated are hard to cure.
Following eye contact
In case of contact with eyes flush immediately with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes hold-
ing eyelids apart and consult an ophthalmologist. Protect uninjured eye.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Call a physician immediately. If swallowed
danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach (strong corrosive effects).
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Corrosion, Risk of blindness, Gastric perforation, Risk of serious damage to eyes
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
none

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings!
water, foam, alcohol resistant foam, dry extinguishing powder, ABC-powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
water jet

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5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Non-combustible.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reas-
onable distance. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full chemical protective clothing.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel

Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Do not
breathe dust.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Retain contaminated washing water and dispose
of it.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Advice on how to contain a spill
Covering of drains. Take up mechanically.
Advice on how to clean up a spill
Take up mechanically. Control of dust.
Other information relating to spills and releases
Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5. Personal protective equipment: see section 8. Incom-
patible materials: see section 10. Disposal considerations: see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Handle and open container with care. Avoid dust formation. Clear contaminated areas thoroughly.
Advice on general occupational hygiene
Wash hands before breaks and after work. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Hygroscopic solid.
Incompatible substances or mixtures
Observe hints for combined storage.
Protect against external exposure, such as
humidity
Consideration of other advice:
Specific designs for storage rooms or vessels
Recommended storage temperature: 15 – 25 °C

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7.3 Specific end use(s)
No information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
National limit values
Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits)
Coun Name of agent CAS No Identifi- TWA STEL Ceil- Nota- Source
try er [mg/ [mg/ ing-C tion
m³] m³] [mg/
m³]

AU sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 WES 2 WES

Notation
Ceiling-C Ceiling value is a limit value above which exposure should not occur
STEL Short-term exposure limit: a limit value above which exposure should not occur and which is related to a 15-
minute period (unless otherwise specified)
TWA Time-weighted average (long-term exposure limit): measured or calculated in relation to a reference period of 8
hours time-weighted average (unless otherwise specified)

8.2 Exposure controls

Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment)
Eye/face protection

Use safety goggle with side protection. Wear face protection.

Skin protection

• hand protection
Wear suitable gloves. Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374.
Check leak-tightness/impermeability prior to use. For special purposes, it is recommended to check
the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of
these gloves. The times are approximate values from measurements at 22 ° C and permanent con-
tact. Increased temperatures due to heated substances, body heat etc. and a reduction of the effect-
ive layer thickness by stretching can lead to a considerable reduction of the breakthrough time. If in
doubt, contact manufacturer. At an approx. 1.5 times larger / smaller layer thickness, the respective
breakthrough time is doubled / halved. The data apply only to the pure substance. When transferred
to substance mixtures, they may only be considered as a guide.
• type of material
NBR (Nitrile rubber)
• material thickness
>0,3 mm
• breakthrough times of the glove material
>480 minutes (permeation: level 6)

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• other protection measures
Take recovery periods for skin regeneration. Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is
recommended.
Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection necessary at: Dust formation. Particulate filter device (EN 143). P1 (filters at
least 80 % of airborne particles, colour code: White).
Environmental exposure controls
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state solid
Form acc. to product description
Colour white
Odour characteristic
Melting point/freezing point 323 °C (ECHA)
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling 1,388 °C at 1,013 hPa (ECHA)
range
Flammability non-combustible
Lower and upper explosion limit not determined
Flash point not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature not determined
Decomposition temperature not relevant
pH (value) 14 (in aqueous solution: 100 g/l, 20 °C)

Kinematic viscosity not relevant

Solubility(ies)
Water solubility 1,090 g/l at 20 °C

Partition coefficient
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value): not relevant (inorganic)

Vapour pressure not determined

Density and/or relative density

Density 2.13 g/cm³ at 20 °C (ECHA)

Relative vapour density Information on this property is not available.

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Particle characteristics No data available.

Other safety parameters

Oxidising properties none
9.2 Other information
Information with regard to physical hazard
classes:
Corrosive to metals category 1: corrosive to metals
Other safety characteristics: There is no additional information.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
It's a reactive substance. Substance or mixture corrosive to metals.
10.2 Chemical stability
Hygroscopic solid.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Violent reaction with: Acetone, Chloroform, Halogenated hydrocarbons, Magnesium, Maleic anhyd-
ride, Methanol, Nitrate, Nitriles, Nitro compound, Peroxides, Phosphorus, Acids, Calcium, Bromine,
Hydrogen peroxide, Metal powder,
=> Explosive properties
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Humidity.
10.5 Incompatible materials
different metals, aluminium, zinc, tin, Brass
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Classification acc. to GHS
Acute toxicity
Shall not be classified as acutely toxic.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Shall not be classified as a respiratory or skin sensitiser.
Germ cell mutagenicity

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Shall not be classified as germ cell mutagenic.

Carcinogenicity
Shall not be classified as carcinogenic.
Reproductive toxicity
Shall not be classified as a reproductive toxicant.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (single exposure).
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (repeated exposure).
Aspiration hazard
Shall not be classified as presenting an aspiration hazard.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

• If swallowed
If swallowed danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach (strong corrosive effects)
• If in eyes
causes burns, Causes serious eye damage, risk of blindness
• If inhaled
irritant effects
• If on skin
causes severe burns, causes poorly healing wounds
• Other information
none
11.2 Endocrine disrupting properties
Does not contain an endocrine disruptor (ED) at a concentration of ≥ 0,1%.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Harmful to aquatic life.
.

Aquatic toxicity (acute)

Endpoint Value Species Source Exposure

time

LC50 <180 mg/l fish ECHA 96 h

EC50 40.4 mg/l aquatic invertebrates ECHA 48 h

Aquatic toxicity (chronic)

Endpoint Value Species Source Exposure

time

EC50 22 mg/l microorganisms ECHA 15 min

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12.2 Persistence and degradability
Data are not available.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Data are not available.
12.4 Mobility in soil
Data are not available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Data are not available.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Does not contain an endocrine disruptor (ED) at a concentration of ≥ 0,1%.
12.7 Other adverse effects
Data are not available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Dispose of contents/contain-
er in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Sewage disposal-relevant information
Do not empty into drains.
Waste treatment of containers/packagings
Only packagings which are approved (e.g. acc. to the Dangerous Goods Regulations) may be used.
Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself. Completely emptied pack-
ages can be recycled.
Relevant provisions relating to waste(Basel Convention)
Properties of waste which render it hazardous
H8 Corrosives
13.3 Remarks
Waste shall be separated into the categories that can be handled separately by the local or national
waste management facilities. Please consider the relevant national or regional provisions. Non-con-
taminated packages may be recycled.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
UN RTDG UN 1823
IMDG-Code UN 1823
ICAO-TI UN 1823
14.2 UN proper shipping name
UN RTDG SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
IMDG-Code SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

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ICAO-TI Sodium hydroxide, solid
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
UN RTDG 8
IMDG-Code 8
ICAO-TI 8
14.4 Packing group
UN RTDG II
IMDG-Code II
ICAO-TI II
14.5 Environmental hazards non-environmentally hazardous acc. to the dan-
gerous goods regulations
14.6 Special precautions for user
There is no additional information.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
The cargo is not intended to be carried in bulk.

14.8 Information for each of the UN Model Regulations

Transport informationNational regulationsAdditional information(UN RTDG)
UN number 1823
Class 8
Packing group II
Danger label(s) 8

Special provisions (SP) -

UN RTDG
Excepted quantities (EQ) E2
UN RTDG
Limited quantities (LQ) 1 kg
UN RTDG
Emergency Action Code 2W
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) - Additional information
Proper shipping name SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Particulars in the shipper's declaration UN1823, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II
Marine pollutant -
Danger label(s) 8

Special provisions (SP) -

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Excepted quantities (EQ) E2
Limited quantities (LQ) 1 kg
EmS F-A, S-B
Stowage category A
Segregation group 18 - Alkalis
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO-IATA/DGR) - Additional information
Proper shipping name Sodium hydroxide, solid
Particulars in the shipper's declaration UN1823, Sodium hydroxide, solid, 8, II
Danger label(s) 8

Excepted quantities (EQ) E2

Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
There is no additional information.
National regulations(Australia)
Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances(AICS)
Substance is listed.

Other information
Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work. Observe employment restrictions un-
der the Maternity Protection Directive (92/85/EEC) for expectant or nursing mothers.
National inventories
Country Inventory Status

AU AIIC substance is listed

CA DSL substance is listed

CN IECSC substance is listed

EU ECSI substance is listed

EU REACH Reg. substance is listed

JP CSCL-ENCS substance is listed

KR KECI substance is listed

MX INSQ substance is listed

NZ NZIoC substance is listed

PH PICCS substance is listed

TR CICR substance is listed

TW TCSI substance is listed

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Country Inventory Status

US TSCA substance is listed (ACTIVE)

VN NCI substance is listed

Legend
AIIC Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
CICR Chemical Inventory and Control Regulation
CSCL-ENCS List of Existing and New Chemical Substances (CSCL-ENCS)
DSL Domestic Substances List (DSL)
ECSI EC Substance Inventory (EINECS, ELINCS, NLP)
IECSC Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Produced or Imported in China
INSQ National Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECI Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
NCI National Chemical Inventory
NZIoC New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
PICCS Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)
REACH Reg. REACH registered substances
TCSI Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

SECTION 16: Other information

Indication of changes (revised safety data sheet)
Section Former entry (text/value) Actual entry (text/value) Safety-
relev-
ant

2.1 Classification acc. to GHS: yes

change in the listing (table)

2.3 Endocrine disrupting properties: yes

Does not contain an endocrine disruptor (ED) at
a concentration of ≥ 0,1%.

14.8 Emergency Action Code: yes

2W

15.1 National inventories: yes

change in the listing (table)

Abbreviations and acronyms

Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (service that maintains the most comprehensive list of chemical substances)

Ceiling-C Ceiling value

DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (see IATA/DGR)

EC50 Effective Concentration 50 %. The EC50 corresponds to the concentration of a tested substance causing
50 % changes in response (e.g. on growth) during a specified time interval

ED Endocrine disruptor

EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances

ELINCS European List of Notified Chemical Substances

EmS Emergency Schedule

GHS "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" developed by the United Na-
tions

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Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

IATA International Air Transport Association

IATA/DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA)

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO-TI Technical instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air

IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

IMDG-Code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

LC50 Lethal Concentration 50%: the LC50 corresponds to the concentration of a tested substance causing 50 %
lethality during a specified time interval

NLP No-Longer Polymer

PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic

STEL Short-term exposure limit

TWA Time-weighted average

UN RTDG UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Good

vPvB Very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative

WES Safe Work Australia: Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants

Key literature references and sources for data

Safe Work Australia’s Code of Practice for Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals (under WHS
Regulations).
UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Good. International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code (IMDG). Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA).
List of relevant phrases (code and full text as stated in section 2 and 3)
Code Text

H290 May be corrosive to metals.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Disclaimer
This information is based upon the present state of our knowledge. This SDS has been compiled and
is solely intended for this product.

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