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SAFETY DATA SHEET
1- IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER
Product identifier:
Other means of identification:
Recommended use of the
chemical and restrictions on
use:
Supplier’s details:
SALES OFFICE
UNIPAR
INDUSTRIAL UNITS
UNIPAR
Others emergency contacts
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SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Manufacture of pulp, aluminum, rayon yarn, soap and detergents and chemical
intermediates, also used by the steel and metallurgical industry, the mercerization of
textile products, regeneration of ion exchange resins and pH correction in several
industrial processes.
BRASIL
Address: Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1.327 – 22º andar
São Paulo/SP – CEP 04543-011
Tel.: +55 11 3704 4200
E-mail: comercialquimicos@unipar.com
ARGENTINA
Address: Juana Manso 555 – 7º “D” – C.A.B.A – Argentina CP:C1107CBK
Phone number.: + 54 11 5283 9300
CUBATÃO - Brasil
Unipar Carbocloro S/A
Address: Rod. Cônego Domênico Rangoni (SP-055), Km267,7 Pista Leste s/n –
Cubatão – SP – Brasil - CEP 11573-901
Phone number: +55 11 3362 8000
Emergency: +55 11 3362 8022
SANTO ANDRÉ – Brasil
Unipar Indupa do Brasil S.A.
Address: E.F.S.J Km38 Vila Elclor - Santo André – SP – Brasil CEP 09154-900
Emergency: +55 11 4439 7018 (24 hours)
BAHÍA BLANCA – Argentina
Unipar Indupa S.A.I.C
Address:Av. del Desarrollo Pte. Frondizi 2450 Ing. White – Buenos Aires
CP:B8101XAD
Phone number: +54 9 291 459 3000
Emergency: +54 9 291 459 3000
+54 9 291 15 412 2266 Guardia Seguridad
+54 9 11 15 5514 9020 Guardia Logística
E-mail: gustavo.baez@unipar.com
Pro-Química Abiquim 0800 11 8270
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2- HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1B
or mixture:
Classification system adopted:
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms:
Signal word:
Hazard statement(s):
Precautionary statement(s):
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Corrosive to metals - Category 1
Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 5
Eye damage/irritation - Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - short-term (acute) hazard - Category 3
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS),
United Nations.
DANGER
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H313 May be harmful in contact with skin.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
PREVENTION:
P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P260 Do not breathe mist and vapours.
P261 Avoid breathing mist and vapours.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face
protection.
RESPONSE:
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing.
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 a doctor.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
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STORAGE:
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container or with a resistant inner liner.
DISPOSAL:
P501 Dispose of contents and container to in accordance with local regulation.
Other hazards which do not
The product does not have other hazards.
result in classification:

3- COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
MIXTURES
Ingredients or impurities contributing to the hazard:
Components Concentration (%) CAS Number
Sodium Hydroxide 48.0 – 51.5 1310-73-2

4- FIRST-AID MEASURES
Routes of exposure

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Inhalation:
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Take this SDS.

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
Skin: Wash exposed skin with enough water to remove the material. Immediately call a
POISON CENTER or a doctor. Take this SDS.

Eye: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor. Take this SDS.
Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse the victim's mouth with water. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, provide
Ingestion:
additional water and keep the victim in fresh air. Call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician If you feel unwell. Take this SDS.
Most important May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe burns to the skin with blistering,
symptoms/effects, acute and peeling and pain, and severe eye damage with burning, tearing and pain. May cause
delayed: respiratory irritation with coughing and sneezing.
Indication of immediate Avoid contact with the product to help the victim. Keep victim warm and quiet.
medical attention and special Symptomatic treatment should comprise mainly supportive measures such as
treatment needed, if correction of electrolyte disturbances, metabolic, and respiratory support. In case of
necessary: skin contact do not rub the affected site.

5- FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

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Suitable extinguishing media:
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical:
Special protective actions for
fire-fighters:
Suitable: Compatible with water mist, carbon dioxide (CO2) and chemical powder.
Not recommended: Water jets directly.
The product is not flammable. The combustion of the chemical products or
containers may form toxic and irritating gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon
dioxide.
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode and
complete protective clothing. Keep containers cool with water spray.

6- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Isolate leaking sources of ignition preventively. Evacuate the area within a radius of at
least 50 meters. Keep unauthorized persons away from the area. Stop the leak if this can
For non-emergency
be done without risk. Do not smoke. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material
personnel:
without wearing suitable clothing. Avoid exposure to the product. Don't expose yourself
to the substance without using personal protective equipment recommended in section 8.
Use personal protective equipment with splash safety glasses, safety gloves, PVC apron,
anti-acid protective clothing (PVC or other equivalent material), PVC boots. The material
For emergency used must be waterproof. In case of leakage, where the exposure is high, it is
responders: recommended to wear a respiratory protection mask (semi-facial) with a filter against
vapours and mist or a full face mask with an airline or a self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Environmental
Avoid spilled material reaches waterways and sewers.
precautions:

Do not allow water to enter the containers. Use natural barriers or containment of
Methods and materials for spillage. Collect spilled product and place in appropriate containers. Adsorb the
containment and cleaning remaining product with dry sand, earth, vermiculite or other inert material. Place the
up: adsorbed material in appropriate containers and remove them to a safe place. For
disposal, proceed according to Section 13 of this SDS.

7- HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
Handle in a well-ventilated area or with general system of ventilation/local
Safe handling of the substance exhaust. Avoid vapours and mists formation. Avoid exposure to the chemical.
or mixture: Avoid contact with incompatible materials. Use personal protective equipment as
described in Section 8.
Wash hands after use. Eating, drinking and smoking in work areas is prohibited.
General hygiene: Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating
areas.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

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Technical measures for
prevention of fire and
explosion:
Adequate conditions:
Packaging compatibilities:
8- EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Occupational exposure limit:
Chemical or common name
Hidróxido de Sodio
Hidróxido de Sodio
Biological limit:
Other limits and values:
Appropriate engineering
controls:
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection:
Skin protection:
Respiratory protection:
Thermal hazards:
9- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state:
Colour:
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It is not expected that the product presents a fire or explosion hazard.
Store in a well ventilated place away from sunlight. Keep container closed. It is
recommended to keep above 20 ºC, as the freezing point is approximately 10 ºC. It
is not necessary the addition of stabilizers and antioxidants to ensure the urability
of the product. This product may react dangerously with some incompatible
materials as outlined in Section 10.
Recommended: Tanks made of carbon steel or stainless steel, horizontal or vertical,
when their temperature is below 60ºC.
Not recommended: Metals (aluminum, zinc, tin and their alloys).
Reference Value
TLV – C (ACGIH 2018) 2 mg/m3
CMP / CMP-CPT / CMP-T (Argentina) No determinado
Not established.
IDLH (NIOSH, 2019): 10 mg/m³ (dust)
Promote direct mechanical ventilation and exhaust system to the outside
environment. These m
easures help reduce exposure to product. Maintain atmospheric concentrations of
the constituents of the product below occupational exposure limits indicated.
Splash safety glasses.
Safety gloves, PVC apron, anti-acid protective clothing (PVC or other equivalent
material), PVC boots. The material used must be waterproof.
In case of leakage, where the exposure is high, it is recommended to wear a
respiratory protection mask (semi-facial) with a filter against vapours and mist or a
full face mask with an airline or a self-contained breathing apparatus.
It is not necessary to use specific PPE, since the product does not present thermal
hazards.
Liquid.
Transparent to cloudy whitish.
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Odour:
Melting point/freezing point:
Boiling point or initial boiling
point and boiling range:
Flammability:
Lower and upper explosion
limit /flammability limit:
Flash point:
Auto-ignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature:
pH:
Kinematic viscosity:
Solubility:
Partition coefficient n-
octanol/water (log value):
Vapour pressure:
Density and/or relative density:
Relative vapour density:
Particle characteristics:
Other information:
10- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity:
Chemical stability:
Possibility of hazardous
reactions:
Conditions to avoid:
Incompatible material:
Hazardous decomposition
products:
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Odorless.
Not available (Lack of information).
140°C (Information on 50% NaOH solution by weight)
Not applicable.
Not available (Lack of information).
Not available (Lack of information).
Not available (Lack of information).
Not available (Lack of information).
14.0 (0.5% solution)
Not available (Lack of information).
Miscible with water. Soluble in alcohols (ethanol, methanol and glycerol).
Insoluble in acetone and ether.
Not available (Lack of information).
13 mmHg at 60°C (Information concerning 50% NaOH solution by weight)
1.5280 g/cm3 - 1.5506 g/cm3 at 15.5°C (the range equals a total alkalinity
concentration between 49% and 51% NaOH)
Not available (Lack of information).
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Reactivity is not to be expected under normal conditions of temperature and
pressure.
The product is stable under normal conditions of storage and use.
Reacts violently with acids, aldehydes, metals and other organic products. Reacts
with aluminum, zinc, tin and copper, which can cause corrosion and hydrogen
generation, which can form explosive mixtures with air. Possibility of exothermic
reaction when diluted in water, alcohol and glycerol.
Elevated temperatures and contact with incompatible materials.
Aluminum, zinc, tin, copper, acids, aldehydes, organic products and water.
There are not known hazardous decomposition products.
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11- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

May be harmful in contact with skin. Based on available data, does not meet the
classification criteria by oral and inhalation route.
Note.: We do not perform tests on living organisms, data are obtained according to bibliographic
references.
ATEmix (Acute Toxicity Estimate)
Acute toxicity:
ATEmix (dermal): 2621.359 mg/kg
Information regarding to:
- Sodium hydroxide:
LD50 (dermal, rats): 1350 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe burns to the skin with blistering, peeling and pain.
Serious eye
Causes severe eye damage with burning, tearing and pain.
damage/irritation:
Respiratory or skin
Based on available data, does not meet the classification criteria.
sensitization:
Germ cell mutagenicity: Based on available data, does not meet the classification criteria.
Carcinogenicity: Based on available data, does not meet the classification criteria.
Reproductive toxicity: Based on available data, does not meet the classification criteria.
STOT - Single exposure: May cause respiratory irritation with coughing and sneezing. Ingestion of the product in
high doses can cause perforations in the tissues of the mouth, throat, esophagus and
stomach.
STOT - Repeated
Based on available data, does not meet the classification criteria.
exposure:
Aspiration hazard: Based on available data, does not meet the classification criteria.

12- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity:
Persistence and degradability:
Bioaccumulative potential:
Mobility in soil:
Other adverse effects:
Harmful to aquatic life.
Information regarding to:
- Sodium hydroxide:
EC50 (Ceriodaphnia dubia, 48h): 40.38 mg/L
Due to the lack of data, it is expected that the product presents persistence and it
is not considered readily biodegradable.
Due to the lack of data, it is not expected that the product presents
bioaccumulative potential in aquatic organisms.
No data available.
Due to the basic character of the product, damage to organisms may be caused by
changes in the environmental compartments.

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13- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods

Must be disposed of as hazardous waste in compliance with local regulations. The treatment and disposal should be
evaluated for each specific product. Keep the product remains in its original and properly closed. Disposal should be
performed as established for the product. Do not reuse empty containers. These may contain product residues and
should be kept closed and sent for proper disposal as established for the product.

14- TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN - “United Nations”
Road: Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS. Model
Regulations
UN Number: 1824
UN Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport hazard class(es): 8
Packing group: II
Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF)
Rail: Appendix C - Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Rail - RID
UN Number: 1824
UN Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport hazard class(es): 8
Packing group: II
IMO – International Maritime Organization
Sea:
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
UN Number: 1824
UN Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport hazard class(es): 8
Packing group: II
Marine pollutant: The product is not considered a marine pollutant.
EmS: F-A, S-B
Air: IATA - International Air Transport Association
Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR)
UN Number: 1824

UN Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Transport hazard class(es): 8

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Packing group: II

Environmentally hazardous: The product is not considered environmentally hazardous.

Special precautions for user: There is no need of special precautions.

Consult regulations:
- International Maritime Organization. MARPOL: Articles, protocols, annexes,
unified interpretations of the International Convention for the Prevention of
Transport in bulk according to
Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto,
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78
consolidated edition. IMO, London, 2006.
and the IBC Code:
- International Maritime Organization. IBC code: International code for the
construction and equipment of shipping carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk: With
Standards and guidelines relevant to the code. IMO, London, 2007.

15- REGULATORY INFORMATION

Convention concerning Safety in the use of Chemicals at Work (Convention 170) - International Labour
Organization, 1990.

16- OTHER INFORMATION

This SDS was prepared based on current knowledge about the proper product handling and under normal conditions
of use, in accordance with the application specified on the packaging. Any other use of the product involving their
combination with other materials, and use various forms of those indicated, are the responsibility of the user. Warns
that the handling of any chemical substance requires the prior knowledge of its hazards for the user. In the workplace
it is for the user company's product promotes training of its collaborators about the possible risks arising from exposure
to the chemical.

Abbreviations:

ACGIH – American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

CAS – Chemical Abstracts Service
C – Ceiling
EC50 – Effective Concentration 50%
IDLH – Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
LD50 – Lethal Dose 50%
NA – Not applicable
NIOSH – National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
PVC – Polyvinyl chloride
SCBA – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
TLV – Threshold Limit Value

Bibliographic references:

AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIALS HYGIENISTS. TLVs® and BEIs®:

Baseados na “Documentação” dos Limites de Exposição Ocupacional (TLVs®) para Substâncias Químicas e Agentes
Físicos & Índices Biológicos de Exposição (BEIs®). Tradução Associação Brasileira de Higienistas Ocupacionais.
São Paulo, 2018.

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). 6. rev. ed. New York: United
Nations, 2015.

NIOSH – NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL AND SAFETY. International Chemical Safety Cards.
Available at: <http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/>. Access in: July, 2017.

TOXNET – TOXICOLOGY DATA NETWORKING. ChemIDplus Lite. Available at: <http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/>.

Access in: July, 2017.

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