SODIUM HYDROXIDE ANHYDROUS

SODIUM HYDROXIDE ANHYDROUS
MSDS

Product Name               SODIUM HYDROXIDE ANHYDROUS
Part Number   RXSOL-40-1618-050 

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Chemical  Name                            CAS                    EC number              Weight             Formula 
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 215-185-5 = 100 %        NaOH   

Signal Word  Danger
Hazard Statements H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements   P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dust. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Classification of the substance or mixture Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Supplemental Hazard      Statements None.
Other hazards  This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

General advice First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled  After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
Eye Contact After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
Swallowed After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.
Skin Contact In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation Remove patient to fresh air, keep warm and at rest and get medical assistance in necessary. 
Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed  No data available

Flammability                                                  Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point Dry powder Dry sand
Suitable extinguishing media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture  Sodium oxides Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Further information Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Hazardous combustion
products
Fire may cause the evolution of Sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides.
Advice for firefighters Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Protective Equipment Use personal protective equipment.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Oxides of phosphorus Sodium oxides Not combustible. Fire may cause evolution of: Oxides of phosphorus Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Spillage Oxidizing material. Stop leak if without risk. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). Keep substance damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal.
Enviromental Precaution Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Incompatible materials  Keep away from alkalis, strong oxidizing agents and metals. Provide containment walls of adequate capacity to hold any accidental spills. 
Hygiene measures Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.
Precautions for     safe handling For precautions see section 2.2.
Storage conditions No metal containers Tightly closed. Dry.
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510): 8B: Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
Specific end     use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Advice on general occupational hygiene Advice on safe handling Observe label precautions. Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Requirements for storage  Keep in cool and store under shade. 

Application Area                   Routes of exposure               Health effect           Value              
Workers Inhalation Long-term local effects  1 mg/m3
Consumers Inhalation Long-term local effects      1 mg/m3
Exposure controls  Appropriate engineering controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. 
Control parameters Ingredients with workplace control parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering Control Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
Body Protection Protective clothing
Skin protection This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Respiratory protection Required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2 The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Other Protection      Measure Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Control of    environmental exposure Do not let product enter drains.

Physical state Pellets
Colour White
Odour Odorless
Odor Threshold No data available
pH ca.> 14 at 100 g/l at 20 °C
Melting Point 318 °C
Boiling Point 1.390 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flash Point No data available
Evaporation Rate Not Applicable
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Explosive limits No Data Available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
Autoignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature  No data available
Vapour pressure No data available
Density 2,13 g/cm3 at 20 °C                                         
Relative  Density                                                     No data available 
Relative vapor density 1,38 - (Air = 1.0)
Freezing point  No data available 
Viscosity No data available
Partition coefficient No data available
Explosive properties No data available 
Solubility 1.090 g/l at 20 °C
Ignition temperature No information available.
Particle characteristics No data available 

Reactivity                        No data available
Stability The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions Violent reactions possible with: Acetone Chlorine Ethylene oxide Fluorine Hydrogen halides Hydrazine hydrate hydroxylamine Acid anhydrides Acrolein Acid chlorides Acids sulfuric acid Chloroform Water hydrogen peroxide anhydrides phosphides halogen-halogen compounds trichloroethene can decompose violently in contact with: Organic Substances hydrogen sulphide Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: powdered aluminium Ammonium salts persulfates Sodium borohydride phosphorus Oxides of phosphorus Halogenated hydrocarbon Light metals Metals Risk of explosion/exothermic reaction with: Bromine Calcium in powder form furfuryl alcohol Nitromethane Peroxides organic nitro compounds Nitriles Acrylic monomers Chloroform with Acetone Nitrobenzene with Methanol Nitrobenzene with salts magnesium Zinc and Tin (in the presence of atmospheric oxygen and/or moisture)
Conditions to avoid No data available
Incompatible materials Aluminum, brass, Metals, metal alloys, Zinc, Tin
Hazardous decomposition products In the event of fire: see section 5

Acute toxicity  Oral: No data available Symptoms: If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach. Symptoms: burns of mucous membranes, Cough, Shortness of breath, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tract Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation Skin - Rabbit Result: Causes burns. - 1 h (OECD Test Guideline 404) Remarks: (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI)
Serious eye      damage/eye       irritation  Eyes - Rabbit Result: Causes serious eye damage. (OECD Test Guideline 405) Remarks: (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI) Remarks: Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin    sensitization  Patch test: - In vitro study Result: negative Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxic Effects on         Human May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract. Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant, lung sensitizer).
Carcinogenicity No data available
Germ cell        mutagenicity  No data available
Reproductive toxicity  No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single      exposure No data available
Endocrine disrupting properties The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. RTECS: WB4900000 burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Other dangerous properties can not be excluded. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Bioaccumulative potential No data available
Persistence and            degradability The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
Toxicity to fish  LC50 - Gambusia affinis (Mosquito fish) - 125 mg/l - 96 h Remarks: (ECOTOX Database)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates EC50 - Ceriodaphnia (water flea) - 40,4 mg/l - 48 h Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae IC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 46,7 mg/l - 72 h Remarks: (IUCLID) (butyric acid)
Toxicity to bacteria  EC50 - Photobacterium phosphoreum - 22 mg/l - 15 min Remarks: (External MSDS)
Mobility in soil No Information available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting       properties The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects Harmful effect due to pH shift. Forms corrosive mixtures with water even if diluted. Neutralisation possible in waste water treatment plants. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Disposal methods The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.
Waste treatment      Method No data available

UN number ADR/RID: 1823      IMDG: 1823           IATA: 1823
UN proper shipping name ADR/RID: Sodium hydroxide, solid     IMDG:Sodium hydroxide, solid  IATA: Sodium hydroxide, solid 
Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID:   8       IMDG:   8        IATA: 8
Packaging group ADR/RID:    II      IMDG:    II       IATA:   II
Environmental hazards ADR/RID:  NO      IMDG: NO     IATA: NO
Further information No data available                                                                                                                                  

Inventory status Components are on the following inventories: Polymaleic acid: - US TSCA, Canadian DSL, EU EINECS, Australian AICS, Korean, Philippine PICCS and Chinese Xi irritant R 36/38 Irritant to eyes & skin R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26/28 In case of contact eyes & skin, rinse with plenty water and seek medical advice Section 312/313: Not listed. Not listed under California proposition 65. 
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Other regulations Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

Other Information

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