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Material Safety Data Sheet: Sodium Hydroxide
Material Safety Data Sheet: Sodium Hydroxide
Material Safety Data Sheet: Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide
Date of Issue: September 21,2006
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Acute Will cause severe irritation and chemical burns to the gastrointestinal tract.
Swallowed Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea
Eye Can cause permanent eye damage and blindness. Severe pain and tearing.
Skin Will cause severe irritation and chemical burns in contact with the skin, which
can result in tissue destruction.
Inhaled Dust and mists will cause severe irritation and chemical burns to the
respiratory tract.
First Aid
Swallowed Do not induce vomiting. Immediately wash out mouth with water and then give
plenty of water to drink. Seek immediate medical attention.
Eye Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for approximately 20 minutes
holding eyelid open. Call a doctor immediately
Skin Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash gently and thoroughly with water for
15 minutes. Ensure contaminated clothing is washed before re-use or discard. If
contact is more than of minor nature, seek medical attention.
Inhaled Remove the source of contamination or move the victim to fresh air. Ensure
airways are clear and have a qualified person give oxygen through a face mask
if breathing is difficult. If victim has stopped breathing begin artificial
respiration, or if heart has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
First Aid Safety showers, eye wash and normal washroom facilities.
Facilities
Advice to Corrosive. May cause stricture. If lavage is performed, endotraceal and/or
Doctor esophagoscopic control is suggested. Material is strong alkali. If skin burns are
present, treat as any thermal burn after decontamination. Eye irrigation may be
necessary for extended period of time to remove as much alkali as possible.
Duration of irrigation and treatment is at the discretion of attending medical
personnel. No specific antidote. Supportive care suggested. Treatment based on
judgement of attending physician and reaction of patient.
Spills and Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Do not allow
Disposal to enter drainage system, surface or ground water. Do not allow to enter the
ground/soil. Sweep or vacuum material avoiding dust generation. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Dispose of contaminated material as waste. Must not
be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to
reach sewage system. Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal
EPA waste regulations. Neutralisation is the preferred method of disposal.
Fire/Explosion Solutions may react with aluminium and other soft metals to generate
Hazard hydrogen which is flammable and/or explosive if ignited. Suitable
extinguishing agents: Carbon dioxide; fire-extinguishing powder; dry sand;
cement. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective suit.
Hazardous Reaction Heat generated upon dilution with water. Dilute only
by adding to water with agitation. Do not add water to sodium hydroxide.
Hydrochloric Acid
OTHER INFORMATION
Incompatibilities Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids, organic
(Materials to avoid) materials, aluminum, tin, zinc and nitro compounds. Absorbs CO2
from air. Can react with moisture from air.
Animal Toxicity Data Skin (rabbit): severe irritation 500mg/24H. Eyes (rabbit): severe
irritation 1mg/30sec rinse.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Environmental Use closed systems when possible. Provide local exhaust ventilation
Precautions where vapor or mist may be
generated. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the
ground.
Containment and Follow preplanned emergency procedures. Only properly equipped,
Cleaning trained, functional personnel
should attempt to contain a leak. All other personnel should be
evacuated from the danger area.
Using full protective equipment, apply appropriate emergency device
or other securement
technology to stop the leak if possible.
Small Spill Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material
and place
in an appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary: neutralize
the residue
with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.
Large Spill Corrosive liquid. Stop leak if without risk. Do not touch spilled
material. Use
water spray curtain to knock down vapor drift. Prevent entry into
sewers,
basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on
disposal.
Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Be
careful
that vapor is not present at a concentration level above TLV.
HANDLING AND Precautions to be taken for handling and storage: Wear appropriate
STORAGE personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing.
Do not breathe mist or vapor. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Do not empty into drains. Use caution when combining with water; DO
NOT add water to acid, ALWAYS add acid to water while stirring to
prevent release of heat, steam and fumes. Store in a well-ventilated
place. Store away from incompatible materials. Store closed containers
in a clean, cool, open or well ventilated area. Keep out of sun.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Because of the low pH of this product, it would be expected produce
significant ecotoxicity upon exposure to aquatic organisms and aquatic
systems.
Aquatic Toxicity This material is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Most aquatic species do
not tolerate pH lower than 5.5 for any extended period.
Fish Toxicity Fish LC50 Mosquito fish: 282 mg/l, 96 hours, Fish LC50 Bluegill: 3.6 mg/l,
48 hours
Persistence and Not biodegradable. Hydrochloric acid will likely be neutralized to chloride by
degradability alkalinity present in natural environment
Bio-accumulative No data available
Potential
Mobility in soil Hydrochloric acid will be neutralized by naturally occurring alkalinity. The
acid will permeate soil, dissolving some soil material and will then neutralize.
Other adverse No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion,
effects: photochemical ozone creation
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Usual Shipping Containers Tank cars, bulk tankers.
Usual Shelf Life Indefinite (life of containers).
Storage/Transport Temperatures Ambient
Suitable Storage Materials/Coatings: Teflon, Tygon, Rubber,
PVC and polypropylene materials.
Labeling: Corrosive
D.O.T. Identification Number UN 1789
D.O.T. Shipping Name Hydrochloric Acid
Hazard Class 8