SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 20%
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 16-Apr-2005
CHEMWATCH 4583-81
A317TC
CD 2006/2 Page 1 of 13
Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 20%
SYNONYMS
"caustic soda solution", "caustic soda liquids", "caustic soda aqueous
solution", "sodium hydroxide aqueous", "laboratory reagent"
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
PRODUCT USE
Laboratory reagent.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Quantum Industrial Park
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia
Telephone: 1300 782 688
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 1300 782 699
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0
Low=1
Moderate=2
High=3
Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the
Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
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SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 20%
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 16-Apr-2005
CHEMWATCH 4583-81
A317TC
CD 2006/2 Page 2 of 13
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
S6
RISK
Causes severe burns.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Cumulative effects may result following exposure*.
* (limited evidence).
SAFETY
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Wear eye/face protection.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME
CAS RN
%
sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2
20
water
7732-18-5
80
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
DO NOT delay.
Rinse mouth out with plenty of water.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
• If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
• If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
• Observe the patient carefully.
• Never give liquid to a person showing signs