ORGANO (VIETNAM) COMPANY LIMITED MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 45%

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1 Product identifiers Product name

Sodium Hydroxide Solution 45%

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Use of the substance/preparation Chemical production Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Supplier : ORGANO (VIETNAM) COMPANY LIMITED

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SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

2.1 2.2

Aqueous Alkaline solution Synonyms: Sodium hydroxide solution Hazardous ingredients: Name according to EC Directives: EC No. 215-185-5 EC-index-No 011-002-00-6 Classification C; R35 Content 45% (Full

CAS-No Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2

text of R-Phrase in heading 16)

SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Causes several burns SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1 After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician 4.2 After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Dab with polyethylene glycol 400 Immediately remove contaminated clothing 4.3 After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately call in ophthalmologist 4.4 After swallowing: make victim drink plenty of water (If necessary several liters), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation!). Immediately call in physician. Do not attempt to neutralize.

SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood 5.2 5.3 Special risk Non- combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours. Special protective equipment for fire fighting Do not stay in dangerous zone without self-contained breathing apparatus. In order to avoid contact with skin, keep a safety distance and wear suitable protective clothing. Further information Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Do not inhale vapours/ aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms. Environmental precautions Do not allow to enter sewerage system. 6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Take up with liquid-absorbent and neutralizing material. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.

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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

No further requirements
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Tightly closed. Above 0oC Requirements for storage rooms and containers: No aluminium, tin, or zinc containers. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 Personal protective equipment: Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier. Respiratory protection: required when vapours/aerosols are generated 8.2 Eye protection: 8.3 Hand protection: required In full contact: Glove material: Nitrile rubber Layer thickness: 0.11 mm Breakthrough

time: >480 Min. In splash contact: Glove material: Nitrile rubber Layer thickness: 0.11 mm Breakthrough time: >480 Min. 8.4 Other protective equipment: 8.5 Industrial hygiene: Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin-protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with substance. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES a) Appearance b) Odour c) Odour Threshold d) pH e) Melting point/freezing point f) Initial boiling point and boiling range g) Flash point h) Evaporation rate i) j) Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Vapour pressure Density Form: liquid Colour: colourless Odourless No data available >14 at 20 C Melting point 9 C No data available Suitable protective clothing

Not applicable No data available No data available No data available

k) l)

~8 hPa at 20C 1.478 g/cm3 at 20C 1,71 g/mL at 25 C sobule at 20 C

m) Relative density n) Water solubility

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1 Conditions to avoid No data available 10.2 Substances to be avoided metals, light metals: Formed could be: hydrogen (risk of explosion!); ammonium compounds: formed could be; ammonia; acids.

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products No data available SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11.1 Acute toxicity: Quantitative data on the toxicity of this product are not available 11.2 Further toxicological information Property that must be anticipated on the basis from the components of the preparation: After inhalation: burns of mucous membranes. After skin contact: burns, necrosis After eye contact: burns, necrosis, Risk of blindness! After swallowing: Burns in mouth, throat, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Risk of perforation in the oesophagus and stomach Systemic effects: collapse, death. 11.3 Further data The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12.1 Biological effects Toxic effect on fish and plankton. Harmful effect due to pH shift. Does not cause biological oxygen deficit. Neutralization possible in waste water treatment plants. 12.2 Fish toxicity Onchorhynchus mykiss LC50: 45.4 mg/l/96 h (anhydrous substance) L.macrochirus LC50: 99 mg/l/48 h (anhydrous substance) 12.3 Daphnia toxicity Daphnia magna EC50: 76 mg/l/h ((anhydrous substance) 12.4 Further ecologic data Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Chemical must be disposed of in compliance with the respective national regulations. Contaminated packaging 200 liters/ plastic drum or 2500liter/Inox tanker SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION Road & Rail ADR, RID UN 1824 NATRIUMHYDROXIDLOESUNG, 8, II Inland waterway AND, ADNR Sea IMDG-Code UN 1824 SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, II Ems F-A S-B Air CAO, PAX not tested

UN 1824 SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, UN 1824, II The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany. Possible national deviations in the other countries are not considered. SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION Labeling according to EC Directives Symbol: R-Phrase: S-Phrase: C 35 26-36/37/39-45 Corrosive Causes severe burns In case of contact with eye, rinse

Immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective Clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Text of any R-phrase referred to under heading 2: 35 Causes severe burns General update

Reason for alternation: Regional representation:

This information is given on the authorized Safety Data Sheet

The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions.