| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2583 |
| Health: | 3 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 2 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Sodium Hydroxide Laboratory Grade, Pellets |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | NaOH |
| RTECS: | WB4900000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 1310-73-2 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Sodium Hydroxide | CAS# 1310-73-2 | 100% | W/W | OSHA PEL 2 mg/mƒ ACGIH 2mg/mƒ |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Thoroughly clean clothing and shoes before reuse.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may ocur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconcious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Adding water to sodium hydroxide will release heat! |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Not considered to be a fire hazard. Hot or molten material can react violently with water, or metals. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
protective clothing required. Sweep, scoop or pick up spilled material. Transfer to a closed preferably metal container for waste disposal to approved facility.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Keep tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | 318 C (604 F) | Specific Gravity | Not available
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| Boiling Point: | 1390 C (2534 F) |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 0 |
| Vapor Pressure: | Negligible |
Evaporation Rate: | N/A |
| Vapor Density: |
>1 |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
NA/ |
| Appearance and Odor: |
white odorless deliquescent crystals |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
N/A |
| Flash Point: |
Not flammable |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
N/A |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Water, incompatibilities, temperature extremes. |
Materials to Avoid:
Acids, flammable liquids, organic halogens, metals, nitrocompounds |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Sodium oxide |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| DANGER! CORROSIVE! May be fatal if ingested! May be harmful if inhaled. Causes burns to any area of contact! For eye or skin contact, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. In case of ingestion, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water or milk. Get medical attention immediately. |
| DOT Classification: Sodium Hydroxide Solid, 8, UN1823, PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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