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Note: This is a typical
short MSDS for Caustic Soda Flakes. This document is provided as
is and is for information purposes only.
Country of Origin: China
Product Identification
- Product
name: Sodium Hydroxide
- CAS
Number: 1310-73-2
- Molecular
Weight: 40.01
- Chemical
Formula: NaOH
Ingredients
- Ingredient:
Sodium
Hydroxide
- CAS:
1310-73-2
- Percent:
99%
- Hazardous:
Yes
Hazards
Information
- Irritant.
May cause burns to the eyes, skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal
tract including permanent eye damage
Hazards
Identification
- Inhalation: can produce burns.
- Eyes: may cause burns and tissue destruction.May cause permanent
eye damage.
- Skin: may cause burns and tissue destruction (some not immediately
noticable).
- Ingestion: may cause burns and tissue destruction.
First Aid Measures
- Eyes
Rinse eyes with a flow of water for at least
15
minutes holding eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation
of all eye and lid tissues. Washing eyes within several seconds
of exposure is
essential to achieve maximum effectiveness. Seek medical advise
immediately.
- Skin
Rinse contaminated areas with water as soon as possible. Remove
contaminated
clothing and footwear. Wash contaminated areas with plenty
of soap
and water. Seek medical advise
immediately.
- Inhalation
Move to fresh air. If not possible try
to
provide fresh air by ventilation. If breathing is difficult,
have a
trained person administer oxygen. If respiration or pulse has
stopped, administer Basic Life Support and
call for emergency services immediately.
- Ingestion
If swallowed,
do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. (If possible,
give several glasses of milk.) If vomiting occurs
spontaneously, keep airway clear and give more water or milk.
Seek medical advise
immediately.
Storage nad Handling
- Storage
Keep in tightly closed and properly labeled containers.
Do not store in aluminum container or use aluminum fittings as
flammable hydrogen gas can be produced.
- Handling
Use in the areas with adequate ventilation.
Avoid breathing dust and wear personal protective clothing and
equipment.
Other Safety measures
- Fire: nonflammable
- Explosion: non-explosive
- Extinguishing: do not use water
- Environmental hazard: hazardous to
the environment
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