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2. Hazards Identification
Health hazard:
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
3. Composition/Information on ingredients
C;R35
215-185-5 1310-73-2 Sodium hydroxide 48-51 %
H314 (CLP)
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol
resistant foam.
Extinguishing media which must not be Avoid water use if possible. Adding water to caustic
used for safety reason solution generates large amounts of heat and steam!
Specific hazards Not considered to be a fire hazard. Sodium hydroxide
can react with certain metals, such as aluminum and
zinc to generate flammable hydrogen gas. Contact with
moisture or water may generate sufficient heat to ignite
nearby combustible materials.
Special protective equipment for firefighters Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment
and self contained breathing apparatus with full face-
piece operated in positive pressure mode. Avoid
generation of dust. Use extinguishing measures that are
appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding
environment
Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL), 8 h TWA: 2 mg/m³ of sodium hydroxide with a few
exceptions (Czech Republic - 1.0 mg/m3; Poland – 0.5 mg/m3)
Short-term exposure limit (STEL), 15 min: 2 mg/m³ of sodium hydroxide
DNEL/PENEC values
DNEL long term inhalation, general population= 1,0 mg/m3
DNEL long term inhalation, workers= 1,0 mg/m3
PNEC aqua: not applicable
PNEC soil/groundwater: not applicable.
No PNEC was able to be calculated as the buffering capacity, the pH and its fluctuation are very
specific to the ecosystem in question.
Exposure control:
Incompatible materials Certain metals and alloys: zinc, aluminium, tin, copper,
lead, bronze, brass. Sodium hydroxide also destroys
leather, strips paint and attacks certain plastics, rubbers
and coatings. Water contact may generate large amounts
of heat.
Hazardous decomposition products Dangerous products of decomposition: by corrosion of
metals, formation of flammable and explosive hydrogen
Bioaccumulative potential:
Bioaccumulation is not relevant for NaOH, therefore, NaOH
does not meet the B criterion of the PBT criteria (EU RAR, 2007; section
3.3.1.2, page 34).
Mobility in soil
High water solubility indicates that sodium hydroxide will be found
predominately in aquatic environment. During movement through soil
some ion exchange will occur. Also, some of the hydroxide may remain in
the aqueous phase and will move downward through soil in the direction
of groundwater flow. Sodium hydroxide does not cause biological oxygen
deficit.
14.Transport information
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Hazard statement(s)
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
SKIN with water/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.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Safety Data Sheet Sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH), 48-51% Page 8 of 9
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Hazard symbol(s)
R-phrase(s)
R34 - causes severe burns.
S-phrase(s)
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 - in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible)
The information in this data sheet is considered to be correct according to present knowledge and
experience, but there is no guarantee that it is complete. It is therefore in the user's interest to ensure that
the information is sufficient for the area it is intended for.