Material Safety Data Sheet

CAUSTIC SODA Revision Date: 24.10.2017

Sodium hydroxide Ref.MSD0229

1. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Manufacturer's Name : WETICO – Water & Environment Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address : P O Box 9419, Riyadh 11413, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia.
Emergency Telephone Number : 966-11 240 9777
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Composition TWA CAS Number % WT

Sodium hydroxide ‫ــــــ‬ 1310-73-2 49-50%

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
( EMERGENCY OVERVIEW )
CORROSIVE. CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE OR SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reaction in some
individuals.
Mixers, loaders, and others exposed to this product must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long
pants; chemical resistant gloves such as nitrile or butyl rubber; shoes plus socks; goggles and
face shield; and chemical resistant apron. Discard clothing or other absorbent materials that
have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. Do not reuse
them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE separately from other
such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE
separately from other laundry. Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing
gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Users should remove clothing immediately if product
gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Users should remove PPE
immediately after handling the product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon
as possible, wash thoroughly. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or
other persons. May evolve oxides of carbon (COX) under fire conditions. May evolve HCI
under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of nitrogen (NOX) and sulfur (SOX) under fire
conditions. Not flammable or combustible.
➢ Potential Acute Health Effects:
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of eye contact
(irritant, corrosive), of ingestion, of inhalation. The amount of tissue damage depends on
length of contact. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Skin contact can
produce inflammation and blistering. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-
intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing. Severe
over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death.
Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin
inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
➢ Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian
somatic cells. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not
available. The substance may be toxic to mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract,
skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target
 organs damage. Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye
irritation. Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis.
Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung
damage.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
▪ Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical
attention immediately.
▪ Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an
emollient. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
▪ Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial
cream. Seek medical attention.
▪ Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
▪ Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is
not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous
to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled
material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention.
▪ Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are
swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt
or waistband.
▪ Serious Ingestion:
Not available.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
▪ Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.
▪ Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
▪ Flash Points: Not applicable.
▪ Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
▪ Products of Combustion: Not available.
▪ Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: metals
▪ Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risks
of explosion of the product in
▪ presence of static discharge: Not available. Slightly explosive in presence of heat.
▪ Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not available
▪ Special Remarks on Fire Hazards:
sodium hydroxide + zinc metal dust causes ignition of the latter. Under proper
conditions of temperature, pressure and state of division, it can ignite or react violently
with acetaldehyde, ally alcohol, allyl chloride, benzene-1,4-diol, chlorine trifluoride, 1,2
dichlorethylene, nitroethane, nitromethane, nitroparaffins, nitropropane,
cinnamaldehyde, 2,2-dichloro-3,3-dimethylbutane. Sodium hydroxide in contact with
water may generate enough heat to ignite adjacent combustible materials.
Phosphorous boiled with NaOH yields mixed phosphines which may ignite
spontaneously in air. sodium hydroxide and cinnamaldehyde + heat may cause ignition.
Reaction with certain metals releases flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
▪ Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards:
Sodium hydroxide reacts to form explosive products with ammonia + silver nitrate.
Benzene extract of allyl benzenesulfonate prepared from allyl alcohol, and benzene
sulfonyl chloride in presence of aqueous sodium hydroxide, under vacuum distillation,
residue darkened and exploded. Sodium Hydroxide + impure tetrahydrofuran, which
can contain peroxides, can cause serious explosions. Dry mixtures of sodium hydroxide
and sodium tetra-hydroborate liberate hydrogen explosively at 230-270 deg. C. Sodium
Hydroxide reacts with sodium salt of trichlorophenol + methyl alcohol trichlorobenzene
+ heat to cause an explosion.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
▪ Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. If
necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid.
▪ Large Spill:
Corrosive solid. Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not
touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers,
basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Neutralize
the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid. Be careful that the product is not
present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local
authorities.
7. HANDING & STORAGE
▪ Precautions:
Keep container dry. Do not breathe dust. Never add water to this product. In case of
insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you feel unwell, seek
medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, reducing agents, metals, acids,
alkalis, moisture.
▪ Storage:
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Hygroscopic. Deliquescent.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
▪ Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust,
 fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the
exposure limit.
▪ Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Synthetic apron. Vapor and dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
▪ Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor and dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained
breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this
product.
▪ Exposure Limits:
STEL: 2 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] TWA: 2 CEIL: 2 (mg/m3) from OSHA
(PEL) [United States] CEIL: 2 (mg/m3) from NIOSH Consult local authorities for
acceptable exposure limits.
9. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Boiling Point 1388°C (2530.4°F)

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) N/A
Solubility in Water Easily soluble in cold water.
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 1.45 – 1.55
Melting Point 323°C (613.4°F)
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) N/A
pH as supplied 12 - 14
Appearance and Odor Clear Liquid

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY DATA

▪ Stability: The product is stable.
▪ Instability Temperature: Not available.
▪ Conditions of Instability: Incompatible materials, moisture, moist air
▪ Incompatibility with various substances:
Highly reactive with metals. Reactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids,
alkalis, moisture.
▪ Corrosivity: Not available.
▪ Special Remarks on Reactivity:
Hygroscopic. Much heat is evolved when solid material is dissolved in water. Therefore,
cold water and caution must be used for this process. Sodium hydroxide solution and
octanol + diborane during a work-up of a reaction mixture of oxime and diborane in
tetra-hyrofuran is very exothermic, a mild explosion being noted on one occassion.
Reactive with water, acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric, hydrofluoric acid,
muriatic acid, phosphoric), acids (mineral, oxidizing e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous
acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), acids (organic e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid, formic acid,
methanoic acid, oxalic acid), aldehydes (e.g. acetaldehyde, acrolein, chloral hydrate,
foraldehyde), carbamates (e.g. carbanolate, carbofuran), esters (e.g. butyl acetate, ethyl
 acetate, propyl formate), halogenated organics (dibromoethane, hexachlorobenzene,
methyl chloride, trichloroethylene), isocyanates (e.g. methyl isocyanate), ketones
(acetone, acetophenone, MEK, MIBK), acid chlorides, strong bases, strong oxidizing
agents, strong reducing agents, flammable liquids, powdered metals and metals (i.e
aluminum, tin, zinc, hafnium, raney nickel), metals (alkali and alkaline e.g. cesium,
potassium, sodium), metal compounds (toxic e.g. berylium, lead acetate, nickel
carbonyl, tetraethyl lead), mitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride), nitriles (e.g.
acetonitrile, methyl cyanide), nitro compounds (organic e.g. nitrobenzene,
nitromethane), acetic anhydride, chlorohydrin, chlorosulfonic acid, ethylene
cyanohydrin, glyoxal, hydrosulfuric acid, oleum, propiolactone, acylonitrile, phorosous
pentoxide, chloroethanol, chloroform-methanol, tetrahydroborate, cyanogen azide,
1,2,4,5 tetrachlorobenzene, cinnamaldehyde. Reacts with formaldehyde hydroxide to
yield formic acid, and hydrogen.
▪ Special Remarks on Corrosivity:
Very caustic to aluminum and other metals in presence of moisture.
▪ Polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

▪ Routes of Entry:
Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
▪ Toxicity to Animals:
LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
▪ Chronic Effects on Humans:
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. May cause damage to
the following organs: mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes.
▪ Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Extremely hazardous in case of inhalation (lung corrosive). Very hazardous in case of
skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of eye contact (corrosive), of ingestion,
▪ Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals:
Lowest Published Lethal Dose: LDL [Rabbit] - Route: Oral; Dose: 500 mg/kg
▪ Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: May affect genetic material.
Investigation as a mutagen (cytogenetic analysis)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
▪ Ecotoxicity: Not available.
▪ BOD5 and COD: Not available.
▪ Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short-term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
▪ Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: T
he product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
▪ Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
▪ Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
▪ DOT Classification: Class 8: Corrosive material
▪ Identification: Sodium hydroxide, solid UNNA: 1823 PG: II
▪ Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or
mixture:
The Regulatory Information is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate.
However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject
to change and may differ from one location to another. It is the buyer’s responsibility to
ensure that its activities comply with Federal, State and local laws.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
▪ Training advice:
Read the safety data sheet before using the product. 0
▪ NFPA Ratings : 3 1
Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1 -
▪ Label Hazard Warning :
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
▪ Label Precautions:
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Avoid breathing vapor.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
▪ Further information:
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 a 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.
▪ Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet:
Regulations, databases, literature, own tests.
▪ MSDS History:
Revision information.
Created, 30-12-2004
Last Updated, 18-04-2017