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01 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME CAUSTIC SODA LIQUID AT 50%
SDS No. 002
MANUFACTURER Qatar Vinyl Company Ltd., QSC
P O Box 24440, Doha, State of Qatar

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE No. For Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure or Accident

Call CHEMTRAC Day or Night
Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300
Outside USA and Canada: +1-703-741-5970 and +1-703-527-3887
(collect calls accepted)

02 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50%
AQUEOUS SOLUTION
Chemical Name Synonyms EC-NO. CAS-No. Concentration Classification Classification Regulation
Directive (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS)
67/548/EEC
Sodium Caustic soda 215-185-5 1310-73-2 > 49.5 – 50.0% C; R35 Skin Corr. 1A; H314
hydroxide Eye Dam. 1; H318
Met. Corr; H290

03 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
MOST IMPORTANT HAZARDS SAFETY INFORMATION : PLEASE READ THIS SHEET CAREFULLY
HEALTH EFFECTS Skin corrosion, 1A, H314
Risk of serious damage to eyes, 1, H318
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS CORROSIVE to metals, 1, H290
SPECIFIC HAZARDS / EC At high temperature : forms flammable and explosive hydrogen through
LABEL ELEMENTS (REGULATION (EC) NO
1272/2008) IN ACCORDANCE WITH GHS
Name: Sodium hydroxide; caustic soda
Hazard pictograms:

Signal Word: Danger

Hazard statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May be corrosive to metals.
Precautionary statements: Prevention:
Do not breathe gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
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Response:
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
OTHER HAZARDS Potential health effects:
Acute exposure: Corrosive liquid
Inhalation: Severely irritating to respiratory system
Ingestion: Risk of perforation of digestive system
Physical and chemical hazards:
At high temperature: Forms flammable and explosive hydrogen through
corrosion of metals.
Decomposition products: See chapter 10
Other:
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : Not relevant

04 – FIRST AID MEASURES

GENERAL ADVICE Under the shower:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing, including shoes.
INHALATION Inhalation of mists: Move to fresh air, Oxygen or artificial respiration if
needed.
Keep under medical surveillance
In case of problems : Hospitalize
SKIN CONTACT Wash immediately, abundantly and thoroughly with water
If possible, rinse with Boric Acid Solution 5%
Consult a doctor.
In case of extensive burns, hospitalize
EYE CONTACT Remove particles remaining under the eyelids
Wash well open eyes immediately and abundantly with water for at least
15 min.
Consult an ophthalmologist immediately.
INGESTION Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth and lips with plenty of water if the
subject is conscious, then hospitalize immediately.
PROTECTION OF FIRST-AIDERS Risk of Aerosol
For any intervention, wear appropriate breathing apparatus, Protective suit
Impermeable Gloves, Safety Glasses/Goggles

05 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUIGHING MEDIA Suitable extinguishing media: Use extinguishing measures that are
appropriate to local circumstances and the
Surrounding environment.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS At high temperature : Forms flammable and explosive hydrogen through
corrosion of metals
AVICE FOR FIRFIGHTERS Specific Methods: In case of fire nearby, remove exposed containers. Keep
containers and surroundings cool with water spray.
Special protective actions for fire-fighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
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06 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND personnel to safe areas. Prohibit contact with skin and eyes and
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Inhalation of vapors.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Should not be released into the environment

Do not let the product enter into drains
Contain by damming with sand or inert earth (Do not use combustible
materials)
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Recovery:
Wash with water and recover it. Absorb on sand. Wash the remainder with
water.
Absorb on : Sand, Loam
Neutralization:
Neutralize with an acid (diluted solutions : Hydrochloric acid)
Neutralization is exothermic
Elimination: See chapter 13

07 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Technical measures/Precautions Storage and handling precautions applicable to products: viscous liquid
Corrosive. At high vapor/fog concentrations: Provide appropriate
Exhaust ventilation at machinery. Provide showers, eye-baths. Provide water
supplies near the point of use. Provide self-contained breathing
apparatus nearby
Safe handling advice Avoid splashing when handling. For personal protection see section 8.
Hygiene measures Prohibit contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of vapors. When using, do
not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash hands after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and protective
equipment before entering eating areas.
CONDITION FOR SAFE STORAGE
Technical measures/Storage conditions Provide a catch-tank and an impermeable corrosion-resistant floor with
drainage to a neutralization tank within a dyke area. Store protected
From moisture. Provide waterproof electrical equipment.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers
which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent
leakage.
Do not store below: 20 °C

Incompatible products Acids,

Halogenated hydrocarbons
PACKAGING MATERIALS Ordinary steel
RECOMMENDED Stainless steel
Vulcanite coated steel
Epoxy resin lined tanks
To be avoided Aluminum.
Copper and alloys
Zinc and alloys

08 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

PROTECTIVE PROVISIONS Ensure sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work areas
CONTROL PARAMETERS
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Exposure limits FRANCE 1993 : VME= 2 mg/m3
USA-ACGIH 2007 : Ceiling = 2 mg/m³ (maximum value)
EH40 WEL 2007; STEL 2 mg/m3
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. Recommended Filter type: P2
Hand protection: Splash contact, intermittent and prolonged PVC or other
plastic material gloves Glove thickness: 1,2 mm
Eye/face protection: Safety glasses/goggles and face-mask (during discharge)
Skin and body protection:
At the workplace: Safety shoes, Combination with delayed penetration
Intervention at incident: Boots, overalls with hood, multi layered
polyethylene

09 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE (20°C) liquid
FORM cloudy
COLOUR Colorless
ODOUR None
OLFACTORY THRESHOLD No data available
pH pH 14
FREEZING POINT 12°C
BOILING POINT/RANGE 142 - 144 °C
FLASH POINT Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE No data available
FLAMMABILITY Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE (20°C) : 2 hPa (mbar)
VAPOUR DENSITY No data available
DENSITY liquid : (20°C) : 1520 kg/m3
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1) (liquid) (*) : (20°C) : 1.52 (*)
WATER SOLUBILITY 20°C : Completely soluble
PARTITION COEFFICIENT: N- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water, Not relevant
OCTANOL/WATER:
MOLECULAR MASS : 40.01
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE Not applicable
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC Viscosity (20°C) : 78 mPa.s
Viscosity (40 °C) : 23 mPa.s (cP)
OTHER DATA
Solubility in other solvent Water soluble solvents
Henry constant Not applicable
Explosive properties Not relevant (due to chemical structure)
Oxidizing properties Not relevant (due to chemical structure)

10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

REACTIVITY & CHEMICAL STABILITY The product is stable under normal handling and storage conditions.
CONDITION TO AVOID (To maintain the technical properties of the product). Store protected from
moisture.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS TO AVOID Water : Acids (Neutralization is exothermic)
Metals : Zinc-Aluminum-Copper (formation of : Hydrogen)
Alkaline metals : alkaline earth metals-exothermic reaction, formation of
Hydrogen
Acetaldehyde - Acrolein - Acrylonitrile - Allyl alcohol (Violent
polymerization)
Halogenated hydrocarbon-Maleic anhydride-Bromine-Nitro paraffin
Nitro aromatics-Oleums-Tetrahydrofuran (Violent, even explosive, reaction)
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION At high temperature : Forms flammable and explosive hydrogen through
PRODUCTS corrosion of metals
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11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICA INFORMATION
Acute toxicity Ingestion:
Causes severe digestive tract burns., Risk of perforation of digestive system,
State of shock
LOCAL EFFECTS (Corrosion /Irritation /
Serious eye damage)
Skin Contact Causes severe burns. Very corrosive to skin
Recovery slow, Serious lesions with possible after-effects if not washed
immediately. Scars may be retractile
Diluted solutions: Dermatitis possible through repeated contact
Eye Contact Corrosive to eyes
Serious lesions with possible after-effects if not washed immediately, Affects
all the tissues of the eye. Risk of loss of sight.
RESPIRATORY or SKIN SESITIZATION
Inhalation No data available
Skin Contact Not a skin sensitizer
Negative epicutaneous tests reported in man
CMR EFFECTS
Mutagenicity Results from in vitro and in vivo tests do not lead to considering the product
as genotoxic.
In vitro
Ames test: negative
In vitro test for chromosomal abnormalities on CHO cells: positive
DNA repair test on rats hepatocytes: negative
In vivo
Micronucleus test in vivo mouse: negative
Tests for chromosome aberrations in vivo in germ cells: negative
Carcinogenicity Based on the available data, the substance is not suspected of having
carcinogenic potential
Reproductive toxicity Fertility: Based on the available data, the substance is not suspected of having
reprotoxic potential.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY
Single exposure Inhalation
Corrosive to respiratory system
Inhalation of mists , aerosol
Repeated exposure The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant,
repeated exposure.
Local effects due to an irritant effect
ASPIRATION HAZARDS No data available

12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY
Fish LC50, 96 h (Freshwater fish) : 35 - 139 mg/l
Aquatic invertebrates LC50 : 30 - 1.000 mg/l product not neutralized
Aquatic plants No relevant data for technical reasons.
Microorganisms No data available
PERSISTENCE & DEGRADABILITY
Biodegradation (In water): Formation of salts in solution in the environment, not applicable
Photodegradation (In air): Overall half-life time: 13 s, Neutralization by atmospheric carbon dioxide
BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL
Bioaccumulation: Not applicable
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water, Not relevant
MOBILITY IN SOIL – Distribution among Distribution among environmental compartments : not applicable
environmental compartments Henry constant: not applicable,
Absorption / desorption: Non absorbable
RESULTS OF PBT AND vPvB assessment: Not relevant
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13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT Neutralize with an acid (diluted solutions : Hydrochloric acid)
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING Clean container with water
Recover waste water for treatment later

14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
UN Number 1824
LABEL

ADR Class : 8; Label 8; Packing Group II; Environmentally hazardous: no;

ADNR Class : 8; Label 8; Packing Group II; Environmentally hazardous: no;
RID Class : 8; Label 8; Packing Group II; Environmentally hazardous: no;
IMDG Class : 8; Label 8; Packing Group II; Environmentally hazardous: no; EmS
Number: F-A, S-B
IATA Cargo Class : 8; Label 8; Packing Group II; Environmentally hazardous: no;
IATA Passenger Class : 8; Label 8; Packing Group II; Environmentally hazardous: no;

15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
SAFETY DATA SHEETS Safety data sheets: according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
EC CLASSIFICATION / LABELLING (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS (EU) Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Applies
Young workers 94/33/EC Banned and/or restricted
UK REGULATION Chip3: Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for
Supply) Regulations 2002
INVENTORIES EINECS: Conforms to
TSCA: Conforms to
AICS: Conforms to
DSL: All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
ENCS (JP): Conforms to
KECI (KR): Conforms to
PICCS (PH): Conforms to
IECSC (CN): Conforms to

16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Full text of R, H, EUH-phrases referred to R35 Causes severe burns.
under sections 2 and 3 H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
RECOMMENDED USES Chemical Industry
Textiles
Metallurgy (Aluminum)
Paper making
Soap industry
Detergents
Fiche toxicologique INRS : N° 20 : Soude Caustique et Solutions Aqueuses

BIBLIOGRAPHY REFERENCES

This information applies to the PRODUCT AS SUCH and conforming to specifications of QVC.
In case of formulations or mixtures, it is necessary to ascertain that a new danger will not appear.
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The information contained is based on our knowledge of the product, at the date of publishing and it is given quite sincerely.
However the revision of some data is in progress.
Users are advised of possible additional hazards when the product is used in applications for which it was not intended.
This sheet shall only be used and reproduced for prevention and security purposes.
The references to legislative, regulatory and codes of practice documents cannot be considered as exhaustive.
It is the responsibility of the person receiving the product to refer to the totality of the official documents concerning the use,
the possession and the handling of the product.
It is also the responsibility of the handlers of the product to pass on to any subsequent persons who will come into contact
with the product (usage, storage, cleaning of containers, other processes) the totality of the information contained within this
safety data sheet and necessary for safety at work, the protection of health and the protection of environment.