Safety Data Sheet
Sodium Hydroxide, 3M
Section 1
Product Name:
Recommended Use:
Distributor:
Chemical Information:
Chemtrec:
Product Description
Sodium Hydroxide, 3M
Science education applications
Carolina Biological Supply Company, 2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215-3398
800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
800-424-9300 (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours)
Section 2
Hazard Identification
Classification of the chemical in accordance with paragraph (d) of §1910.1200;
DANGER
Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.
GHS Classification:
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1, Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute
Category 3, Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 4
Acute Toxicity Oral Contains
Section 3
Chemical Name
Water
Sodium Hydroxide
Section 4
12 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Composition / Information on Ingredients
CAS #
7732-18-5
1310-73-2
%
88
12
First Aid Measures
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Inhalation:
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Eyes:
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
Skin Contact:
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF ON SKIN
(or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Ingestion:
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Section 5
Fire Fighting Methods and Protection:
Fire and/or Explosion Hazards:
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Section 6
Sodium Hydroxide, 3M
Firefighting Procedures
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products.
Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide
Spill or Leak Procedures
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Steps to Take in Case Material Is
Released or Spilled:
Exposure to the spilled material may be severely irritating or toxic. Follow personal protective
equipment recommendations found in Section 8 of this SDS. Personal protective equipment
needs must be evaluated based on information provided on this sheet and the special
circumstances created by the spill including; the material spilled, the quantity of the spill, the
area in which the spill occurred, and the expertise of employees in the area responding to the
spill. Never exceed any occupational exposure limits. Persons not wearing appropriate
protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been
completed.
Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to human health and the environment if safe
to do so. Wear complete and proper personal protective equipment following the
recommendation of Section 8 at a minimum. Dike with suitable absorbent material like
granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed container pending a waste disposal evaluation.
Section 7
Handling:
Storage:
Handling and Storage
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the
environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Section 8
Protection Information
ACGIH
Chemical Name
Sodium Hydroxide
(TWA)
N/A
Control Parameters
Engineering Measures:
OSHA PEL
(TWA)
(STEL)
2 mg/m3 TWA
N/A
No exposure limits exist for the constituents of this product. General room ventilation
might be required to maintain operator comfort under normal conditions of use.
Lab coat, apron, eye wash, safety shower.
No respiratory protection required under normal conditions of use.
None required where adequate ventilation is provided. If airborne concentrations are
above the applicable exposure limits, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection.
Wear chemical splash goggles when handling this product. Have an eye wash station
available.
Not normally considered a skin hazard. Where use can result in skin contact, practice
good personal hygiene. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water
before eating, drinking, and when leaving work.
Natural latex,, Nitrile, Nitrile - Extra Thick (8 mm), Neoprene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Respiratory Protection:
Respirator Type(s):
Eye Protection:
Skin Protection:
Gloves:
Section 9
Physical Data
Appearance: White
Odor: No data available
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting Point: 318 C
Boiling Point: 100 C
Flash Point: No data available
Flammable Limits in Air: No data available
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Specific Gravity:
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Log Pow (calculated): No data available
Autoignition Temperature: No data available
Decomposition Temperature: No data available
Viscosity: No data available
Percent Volatile by Volume: No data available
Section 10
Reactivity Data
Reactivity:
Chemical Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible Materials:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Section 11
Routes of Entry
Symptoms (Acute):
Delayed Effects:
(STEL)
N/A
No data available
Stable under normal conditions.
Exposure to moisture
Water-reactive materials, Strong reducing agents, Acids, Hydroquinone, Organic halides,
Phosphorus, Alcohols, Metals, Aldehydes
Will not occur
Toxicity Data
Ingestion, skin and eye contact.
No data available
No data available
Sodium Hydroxide, 3M
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Acute Toxicity:
Chemical Name
Water
Sodium Hydroxide
CAS Number
7732-18-5
1310-73-2
Oral LD50
Not applicable
Carcinogenicity:
Chemical Name
Sodium Hydroxide
CAS Number
1310-73-2
IARC
Not listed
Chronic Effects:
Mutagenicity:
Teratogenicity:
Sensitization:
Reproductive:
Target Organ Effects:
Acute:
Chronic:
Dermal LD50
Inhalation LC50
DERMAL LD50
Rabbit 1350 mg/kg
NTP
Not listed
OSHA
Not listed
No evidence of a mutagenic effect.
No evidence of a teratogenic effect (birth defect).
No evidence of a sensitization effect.
No evidence of negative reproductive effects.
No data available
No data available
Section 12
Overview:
Mobility:
Persistence:
Bioaccumulation:
Degradability:
Other Adverse Effects:
Ecological Data
This material is not expected to be harmful to the ecology.
No data
Dissolved into water
No data
No data
No data
Chemical Name
Water
Sodium Hydroxide
CAS Number
7732-18-5
1310-73-2
Section 13
Eco Toxicity
No data available
Aquatic LC50 (96h) Rainbow Trout 45.4 MG/L
Disposal Information
Disposal Methods:
Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Always
contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
Not Determined
Waste Disposal Code(s):
Section 14
Transport Information
Ground - DOT Proper Shipping Name:
Not regulated for transport by US DOT
Air - IATA Proper Shipping Name:
Not regulated for air transport by IATA.
Section 15
TSCA Status:
Regulatory Information
All components in this product are on the TSCA Inventory.
Chemical Name
CAS
Number
§ 313 Name
§ 304 RQ
CERCLA RQ
§ 302 TPQ
CAA 112(2)
TQ
Sodium Hydroxide
1310-73-2
No
1000 lb
RQ
1000lb (454kg)
final RQ
No
No
Section 16
Revised: 03/20/2013
Additional Information
Replaces: 03/08/2013
Printed: 06-21-2013
The information provided in this (Material) Safety Data Sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various sources
available to us. Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information to a particular
application of the substance covered in the (Material) Safety Data Sheet.
Glossary
Sodium Hydroxide, 3M
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ACGIH
CAS
CERCLA
DOT
IARC
N/A
American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists
Chemical Abstract Service Number
Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act
U.S. Department of Transportation
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Not Available
Sodium Hydroxide, 3M
NTP
OSHA
PEL
ppm
RCRA
SARA
TLV
TSCA
IDLH
National Toxicology Program
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Permissible Exposure Limit
Parts per million
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
Threshold Limit Value
Toxic Substances Control Act
Immediately dangerous to life and health
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