SAFETY DATA SHEET

According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Revision Date Oct 01, 2021

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Product name SODIUM HYDROXIDE 48% SOLUTION
CAS-No. 1310-73-2
Product code AR1170

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses Chemical for analysis and production.

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company RCI LABSCAN LIMITED.
24 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Telephone number (662) 613-7911-4
Fax number (662) 613-7915

1.4 Emergency Telephone Number

Emergency phone (662) 613-7911-4

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290
Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statement(s)
P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists.
P264 Wash hand thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302 + P361 + P354 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P354 + P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.

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P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in corrosive resistant/ container with a resistant inner liner.

2.3 Other hazards None

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Not applicable

3.2 Mixture
Sodium hydroxide
Synonyms -

CAS-No EC-No EC-Index-No Formula Molecular Weight Weight %

1310-73-2 215-185-5 011-002-00-6 NaOH 40.00 g/mol 47 – 49

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Concentration Classification

Sodium hydroxide
CAS-No 1310-73-2 47 – 49% Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290
EC-No 215-185-5 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314
EC-Index-No 011-002-00-6

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Inhalation Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of dust. Keep patient warm. In case of
shortness of breath, give oxygen. Apply artificial respiration only if patient is not breathing
or under medical supervision. No artificial aspiration mouth to mouth or mouth to nose.
Use suitable instruments/apparatus.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water. Dab with
polyethylene glycol 400. Obtain medical attention.
Eye contact If the substance has got into the eyes, immediately wash out with plenty of water at least
15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion Rinse mouth. After swallowing make victim drink water (two glasses at the most), call in
physician. Do not attempt to neutralize.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in section 2.2 and section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Not Available

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighborhood.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Non-combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapors. The following may develop in event of fire:
sodium oxides.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Do not stay in dangerous zone without self-contained breathing apparatus. In order to avoid contact with skin,
keep a safety distance and wear suitable protective clothing.

5.4 Further information

Contain escaping vapors with water. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or ground water.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Wear a positive-pressure supplied-air
respirator, flame retardant antistatic protective clothing. Shut off leaks if without risk. Keep people away from and
upwind of spill/leak.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Contain or absorb leaking liquid with sand or earth, consults an expert. Prevent liquid entering sewers,
basements and workpits. If substance has entered a water course or sewer or contaminated soil, advise police.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Spillage : soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel). Prevent liquid entering sewers, basements
and workpits. Transfer to covered drums. Dispose of promptly.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see Section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Provision of good ventilation in working area. The floor must be alkaline resistant. Do not leave container open.
Avoid spillage. Do not transport together with incompatible substances.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat, water
and incompatible materials. Requirements for containers, no aluminium, tin, zinc containers.

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls
The product should only be used in ventilation hoods and fans.

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Individual protection measures (Personal protective equipment, PPE)

Eye/face protection
Goggles giving complete protection to eyes.

Skin protection
Chemical resistant apron / corrosive protective clothing, heavy duty work shoes.
Handle with gloves
- Full contact wears gloves from nitrile rubber material.
- Splash contact wears gloves from nitrile rubber material.
The select protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686 EEC and standard EN 374
derived from it.

Respiratory protection
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Required when vapor/aerosols are
generated filter P2 (EN 141 or EN 14387) or use respirators and components tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Environmental exposure controls

Prevent liquid entering sewers, basements and workpits.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance: Form Liquid

: Color Colorless
Odour Odorless
Odour Threshold Not Available
pH >14 at 20ºC
Melting point/range Not Available
Boiling point/range Not Available
Flash point Not Available
Evaporation rate Not Available
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Available
Explosion limits: lower Not Available
upper Not Available
Vapor Pressure Not Available
Relative Vapor Density Not Available
Density ~1.53 g/ml at 20ºC
Water solubility Soluble at 20ºC
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Not Available
Auto-Ignition temperature Not Available
Decomposition Temperature Not Available
Viscosity Not Available
Explosive properties Not Explosive
Oxidizing properties The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Not Available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

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10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Risk of explosion in contact with bromine, acrylonitrile, butine-2-diol-1,4 (heat), calcium (powder), chloroform /
acetone, chloropicrin, furfural, magnesium (humidity), methyl-3-pentene-2-ine-4-ol-1, nitrobenzene / methanol,
nitrobenzene / salt, nitromethane, nitroparaffines / salt, peroxides (rare), silver nitrate, tetrachlorobenzene +
methanol / heat, 1,1,1-trichloroethanol; zinc (humidity), tin (humidity).

The substance can react dangerously with aluminium (powder), chlorine, fluorine, organic substances,
phosphorus, acids, water, hydrogen peroxide, acetone, aluminium phosphide, ammonium salts (ammonia),
chlorine trifluoride, dichloroethane (self-igniting), ethylene oxide, glycol derivatives, hydrogen halides, hydrazine
hydrate, hydroquinone, hydroxylamine, potassium persulfate, maleic anhydride, phosphorus trioxide, 2-
propenal, 2-propene-1-ol, acid chlorides, hydrogen sulfide, trichloroethene, chloroform, water/ combustible
substances.

The substance polymerize in contact with aldol, diketene, epichlorohydrin.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Not Available

10.5 Incompatible materials

Unsuitable materials: Lead, Aluminium, Zinc, Tin.
See section 10.3.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Sodium oxides (Hazardous decomposition products from under fire condition).

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Mixture
Acute toxicity
Not Available

Acute oral toxicity

Symptoms: burns of mouth, pharynx, mucous membranes, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Risk of
perforation in the oesophagus and stomach

Acute inhalation toxicity

Symptoms: irritations of mucous membranes.

Skin corrosion/irritation
Burns

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Burns, risk of blindness.

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Not Available

Germ cell mutagenicity

Not Available

Carcinogenicity
Not Available

Reproductive toxicity
Not Available

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Teratogenicity
Not Available

Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) - single exposure

Not Available

Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) - repeated exposure

Not Available

Aspiration hazard
Not Available

Further information
Systemic effects: Collapse, death.
The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Mixture
12.1 Toxicity
Not Available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability Not Available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Not Available

12.4 Mobility in soil

Not Available

12.5 Other adverse effects

Harmful effect on aquatic organisms. Toxic effect on fish and plankton. Harmful effect due to pH shift. Forms
corrosive mixtures with water even if diluted. Does not cause biological oxygen deficit. Neutralization possible in
waste water treatment plants.
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water or soil.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product
There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally
count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through
corresponding law and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved
waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste or burn in a chemical
incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly
flammable. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Contaminated packaging
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging as hazardous waste in the
same way of the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be
treated like household waste or recycled.

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SECTION 14: Transport information

Land Transport (ADR/RID)

UN Number 1824
UN proper shipping name SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION
Transport hazard class(es) 8
Packing group II
Environmental hazards No
Special precautions for user Yes

Sea transport (IMDG)

UN Number 1824
UN proper shipping name SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION
Transport hazard class(es) 8
Packing group II
Marine pollutant No
Special precautions for user Yes
EmS F-A S-B

Air transport (IATA)

UN Number 1824
UN proper shipping name SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION
Transport hazard class(es) 8
Packing group II
Environmental hazards No
Special precautions for user No

River transport (AND/ADNR)

(Not examined)

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling
of Chemicals (GHS)

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Not Available

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Recommended restrictions
Take notice of labels and safety data sheets for the working.

Reference
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
Labelling according to EC Directives 67/548 EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Transportation information according to Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model
Regulations. Twelfth revised edition. United Nations.

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Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance in Sankt Augustin/Germany,
Source: IFA for Databases on hazardous substances (GESTIS).

Further information
Contact to RCI Labscan Limited.

Revision Date
01/10/2021

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The
information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be
considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material
used in combination with any other materials or in any process unless specified in the text.

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