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1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against:
Hazard pictograms :
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3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. Classification Concentration:
EC-No. (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) [%]
REACH No.
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 Skin corrosion Category 1A; H314 5 - < 10
215-185-5 Corrosive to metals Category 1; H290
01-2119457892-27
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
In case of skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.
Use a mild soap if available.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Get medical attention immediately.
In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes.
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Protection of first-aiders : In event of emergency assess the danger before taking action.
Do not put yourself at risk of injury. If in doubt, contact
emergency responders.Use personal protective equipment as
required.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
Further information : Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. In the
event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
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Advice for emergency : If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take
responders note of any information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable
materials.
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-
use. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after
handling. Provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or
flushing of the eyes and body in case of contact or splash
hazard.
Unsuitable material :
Aluminium, Mild steel, Plastic material, including expanded plastics
material
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DNEL
Sodium Hydroxide : End Use: Workers
Exposure routes: Inhalation
Potential health effects: Long-term local effects
Value: 1 mg/m3
Skin and body protection : Personal protective equipment comprising: suitable protective
(EN 14605) gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing including
appropriate safety shoes
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Colour : colourless
Odour : odourless
Flash point :
does not flash
pH : > 13, 100 %
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no data available
10.1 Reactivity
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Toxicity
Product
Acute oral toxicity : There is no data available for this product.
Acute inhalation toxicity : There is no data available for this product.
Acute dermal toxicity : There is no data available for this product.
Skin corrosion/irritation : There is no data available for this product.
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STOT - single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are
not met.
STOT - repeated exposure : There is no data available for this product.
Chronic Exposure : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal
use.
12.1 Ecotoxicity
Product
Environmental Effects : This product has no known ecotoxicological effects.
Components
Toxicity to daphnia and other : Sodium Hydroxide
aquatic invertebrates 48 h EC50: 40 mg/l
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Product
Biodegradability : Greater than 95% of this product consists of inorganic
substances for which a biodegradation value is not
applicable.
Components
Biodegradability : Sodium Hydroxide
Result: Not applicable - inorganic
Product
Bioaccumulation : This preparation or material is not expected to bioaccumulate.
Components
Bioaccumulation : Sodium Hydroxide
study scientifically unjustified
Product
This substance is water soluble and is expected to remain primarily in water.
Product
Assessment : This substance/mixture contains no components considered
to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or
very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of
0.1% or higher.
Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste.Waste codes should
be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.
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local regulations.
Dispose of wastes in an approved waste disposal facility.
Guidance for Waste Code : Inorganic wastes containing dangerous substances. If this
selection product is used in any further processes, the final user must
redefine and assign the most appropriate European Waste
Catalogue Code. It is the responsibility of the waste generator
to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the
material generated to determine the proper waste
identification and disposal methods in compliance with
applicable European (EU Directive 2008/98/EC) and local
regulations.
The shipper/consignor/sender is responsible to ensure that the packaging, labeling, and markings are in
compliance with the selected mode of transport.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture:
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
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FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
When use situations necessitate compliance with FDA regulations, this product is acceptable under: 21 CFR
173.310 Boiler Water Additives
Limitations: no more than required to produce intended technical effect. Steam produced may be used in
contact with any food type, defined under 21 CFR 170.3, which includes milk or milk products.
KOSHER
This product has been certified as KOSHER/PAREVE for year-round use EXCEPT FOR THE PASSOVER
SEASON by the CHICAGO RABBINICAL COUNCIL.
A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for some of the substances in this mixture.
ADN – European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland
Waterways; ADR – European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Road; AICS – Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances; ASTM – American Society for the Testing of
Materials; bw – Body weight; CLP – Classification Labelling Packaging Regulation; Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008; CMR – Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN – Standard of the German Institute
for Standardisation; DSL – Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECHA – European Chemicals Agency; EC-
Number – European Community number; ECx – Concentration associated with x% response; ELx –
Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS – Emergency Schedule; ENCS – Existing and New
Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx – Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS –
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Globally Harmonized System; GLP – Good Laboratory Practice; IARC – International Agency for Research
on Cancer; IATA – International Air Transport Association; IBC – International Code for the Construction
and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 – Half maximal inhibitory
concentration; ICAO – International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC – Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances in China; IMDG – International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO – International Maritime
Organization; ISHL – Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO – International Organisation for
Standardization; KECI – Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 – Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test
population; LD50 – Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL – International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. – Not Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC – No
Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration; NO(A)EL – No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR – No
Observable Effect Loading Rate; NZIoC – New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD – Organization for
Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS – Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention;
PBT – Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS – Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and
Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR – (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship; REACH – Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; RID – Regulations concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT – Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS – Safety Data
Sheet; TCSI – Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TRGS – Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances;
TSCA – Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN – United Nations; vPvB – Very Persistent and
Very Bioaccumulative
Further information
Sources of key data used to : IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk
compile the Safety Data of Chemicals to Man, Geneva: World Health Organization,
Sheet International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Numbers quoted in the MSDS are given in the format: 1,000,000 = 1 million and 1,000 = 1 thousand. 0.1 = 1
tenth and 0.001 = 1 thousandth
REVISED INFORMATION: Significant changes to regulatory or health information for this revision is
indicated by a bar in the left-hand margin of the SDS.
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information
and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a
warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless
specified in the text.
Life Cycle Stage : Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial
sites
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Sector of use : SU23 Electricity, steam, gas water supply and sewage treatment
Environmental release category : ERC4 Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products,
not becoming part of articles
Respiratory Protection : No
Respiratory Protection : No
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Respiratory Protection : No
Respiratory Protection : No
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