Safety Data Sheet

Hazardous Chemical, Dangerous Goods

1. MATERIAL AND SUPPLY COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name: Caustic Soda Liquid 50%

Synonyms Product Code
Caustic Soda Liquid 50% - 200L 20402-200
Caustic Soda Liquid 50% - 25L 20402-25

Recommended use: Alkalinity source.

Supplier: Castle Chemical Pty Ltd

ABN: 86 001 443 901
Street Address: 16 Rural Drive
Sandgate NSW 2304
Australia
Telephone: (02) 4014 5555
Facsimile: (02) 4960 1686

Emergency Telephone number: (02) 4014-5555

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia.

Signal Word
Danger

Hazard Classifications
Corrosive to Metals - Category 1
Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1

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

Prevention Precautionary Statements

P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P103 Read label before use.
P234 Keep only in original container.
P260 Do not breathe fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator.

Response Precautionary Statements

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.

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P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable
for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage Precautionary Statements

P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in original container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal Precautionary Statement

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and
international regulations.

Poison Schedule: Not Applicable

DANGEROUS GOOD CLASSIFICATION

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by
Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land".

Dangerous Goods Class: 8

3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION

CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS NO PROPORTION

Sodium hydroxide (Na(OH)) 1310-73-2 30 - 60 %

Ingredients determined to be Non-Hazardous Balance

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 131 126, New Zealand 0800
764 766).

Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and
loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until
fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist.

Skin Contact: If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running
water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical assistance. For gross contamination,
immediately drench with water and remove clothing. Continue to flush skin and hair with plenty of water (and soap
if material is insoluble). For skin burns, cover with a clean, dry dressing until medical help is available. If
blistering occurs, do NOT break blisters. If swelling, redness, blistering, or irritation occurs seek medical
assistance.

Eye contact: Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open.
Remove clothing if contaminated and wash skin. Urgently seek medical assistance. Transport to hospital or
medical centre.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink.
Never give anything by the mouth to an unconscious patient. If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek medical
advice.

Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. Can cause corneal burns.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Hazchem Code: 2R

Suitable extinguishing media: If material is involved in a fire use water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray),
alcohol resistant foam, standard foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).

Specific hazards: Non-combustible material.

Fire fighting further advice: Not applicable.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SMALL SPILLS
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination. Avoid inhalation of vapours or dust. Wipe up
with absorbent (clean rag or paper towels). Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal.

LARGE SPILLS
Clear area of all unprotected personnel. Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear
protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and the inhalation of vapours. Work up wind or
increase ventilation. Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert
material). Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal. If contamination of crops,
sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.

Dangerous Goods – Initial Emergency Response Guide No: 37

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Avoid eye contact and skin contact. Avoid inhalation of vapour, mist or aerosols.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from foodstuffs. Store
away from incompatible materials described in Section 10. Store away from sources of heat and/or ignition.
Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Keep container standing
upright. Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for leaks.

This material is classified as a Class 8 Corrosive as per the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail" and/or the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land"
and must be stored in accordance with the relevant regulations.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

National occupational exposure limits:

TWA STEL NOTICES

ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3

Sodium hydroxide - 2 Peak - - -

limitation

As published by Safe Work Australia.

TWA - The time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working
week over an entire working life.
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STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) - the average airborne concentration over a 15 minute period which should not
be exceeded at any time during a normal eight-hour workday.

These Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health hazards. All atmospheric
contamination should be kept too as low a level as is workable. These exposure standards should not be used as
fine dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of chemicals. They are not a measure of relative
toxicity.

If the directions for use on the product label are followed, exposure of individuals using the product should not
exceed the above standard. The standard was created for workers who are routinely, potentially exposed during
product manufacture.

Biological Limit Values: As per the "National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous
Substances (Safe Work Australia)" the ingredients in this material do not have a Biological Limit Allocated.

Engineering Measures: Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations below Exposure
Standards. Use only in well ventilated areas. Use with local exhaust ventilation or while wearing appropriate
respirator. Vapour heavier than air - prevent concentration in hollows or sumps. Do NOT enter confined spaces
where vapour may have collected.

Personal Protection Equipment: GLOVES, APRON, CHEMICAL GOGGLES.

Wear gloves, apron, chemical goggles. Available information suggests that gloves made from should be suitable
for intermittent contact. However, due to variations in glove construction and local conditions, the user should
make a final assessment. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash
contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or re-using.

Hygiene measures: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. When using do not eat, drink or
smoke. Wash hands prior to eating, drinking or smoking. Avoid contact with clothing. Avoid eye contact and skin
contact. Avoid inhalation of vapour, mist or aerosols. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close
to the workstation location.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Material Family: Aqueous Formulation

Base Units: Litres
Form: Clear Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Odourless

Solubility: Miscible in water

Specific Gravity (20 °C): 1.45 - 1.55
Density: 1.515 g/ml Relative
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): 1.38
pH: 13.0 - 14.0

(Typical values only - consult specification sheet)

N Av = Not available, N App = Not applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability: This material is thermally stable when stored and used as directed.

Conditions to avoid: Elevated temperatures and sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials: Oxidising agents.

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Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen, smoke and other toxic fumes.

Hazardous reactions: No known hazardous reactions.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the
product label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:

Acute Effects

Inhalation: Material may be an irritant to mucous membranes and respiratory tract.

Skin contact: Contact with skin will result in severe irritation. Corrosive to skin - may cause skin burns.

Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and chemical burns to the
gastrointestinal tract.

Eye contact: A severe eye irritant. Corrosive to eyes: contact can cause corneal burns. Contamination of eyes
can result in permanent injury.

Acute toxicity

Inhalation: This material has been classified as non-hazardous. Acute toxicity estimate (based on ingredients):
>20 mg/L

Skin contact: This material has been classified as non-hazardous. Acute toxicity estimate (based on
ingredients): >2,000 mg/Kg

Ingestion: This material has been classified as non-hazardous. Acute toxicity estimate (based on ingredients):
>2,000 mg/Kg

Corrosion/Irritancy: Eye: this material has been classified as a Category 1 Hazard (irreversible effects to eyes).
Skin: this material has been classified as a Category 1A Hazard (irreversible effects to skin).

Sensitisation: Inhalation: this material has been classified as not a respiratory sensitiser. Skin: this material has
been classified as not a skin sensitiser.

Aspiration hazard: This material has been classified as non-hazardous.

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): This material has been classified as non-hazardous.

Chronic Toxicity

Mutagenicity: This material has been classified as non-hazardous.

Carcinogenicity: This material has been classified as non-hazardous.

Reproductive toxicity (including via lactation): This material has been classified as non-hazardous.

Specific target organ toxicity (repeat exposure): This material has been classified as non-hazardous.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Avoid contaminating waterways.

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Acute aquatic hazard: This material has been classified as non-hazardous. Acute toxicity estimate (based on
ingredients): >100 mg/L

Long-term aquatic hazard: This material has been classified as non-hazardous. Non-rapidly or rapidly
degradable substance for which there are adequate chronic toxicity data available OR in the absence of chronic
toxicity data, Acute toxicity estimate (based on ingredients): >100 mg/L, where the substance is not rapidly
degradable and/or BCF < 500 and/or log Kow < 4.

Ecotoxicity: No information available.

Persistence and degradability: No information available.

Bioaccumulative potential: No information available.

Mobility: No information available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Persons conducting disposal, recycling or reclamation activities should ensure that appropriate personal
protection equipment is used, see "Section 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection" of this SDS.

If possible material and its container should be recycled. If material or container cannot be recycled, dispose in
accordance with local, regional, national and international Regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the “Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by
Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land".

UN No: 1824
Dangerous Goods Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Hazchem Code: 2R
Emergency Response Guide No: 37

Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Segregation Dangerous Goods: Not to be loaded with explosives (Class 1), dangerous when wet substances
(Class 4.3), oxidising agents (Class 5.1), organic peroxides (Class 5.2), radioactive substances (Class 7) or food
and food packaging in any quantity. Note 1: Concentrated strong alkalis are incompatible with concentrated
strong acids. Note 2: Concentrated strong acids are incompatible with concentrated strong alkalis. Note 3: Acids
are incompatible with Dangerous Goods of Class 6 which are cyanides. Exemptions may apply.

MARINE TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
for transport by sea.

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UN No: 1824
Dangerous Goods Class: 8
Packing Group: II

Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

AIR TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous
Goods Regulations for transport by air.

UN No: 1824
Dangerous Goods Class: 8
Packing Group: II

Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This material is not subject to the following international agreements:

Montreal Protocol (Ozone depleting substances)
The Stockholm Convention (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
The Rotterdam Convention (Prior Informed Consent)
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

This material is subject to the following international agreements:

Basel Convention (Hazardous Waste)
• Basic solutions or bases in solid form

This material/constituent(s) is covered by the following requirements:

• All components of this product are listed on or exempt from the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
(AICS).

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Reason for issue: First issue

This information was prepared in good faith from the best information available at the time of issue. It is based on
the present level of research and to this extent we believe it is accurate. However, no guarantee of accuracy is
made or implied and since conditions of use are beyond our control, all information relevant to usage is offered
without warranty. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any unauthorised use of this information or for
any modified or altered versions.

If you are an employer it is your duty to tell your employees, and any others that may be affected, of any hazards
described in this sheet and of any precautions that should be taken.

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