Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Cargo Name: Sodium Hydroxide

The various fields of information that are available in the Material Safety Data Sheet of Sodium
Hydroxide are:
 Product and company identification.
 Hazard statements: causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
 Causes serious eye damage.
 Composition and Information on ingredients.
First Aid measures: Description of first aid measures
 General information:
 Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product Symptoms of poisoning may
even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after
the accident. ·
 After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for
transportation. ·
 After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. If skin
irritation occurs, consult a doctor.
 After eye contact: Have eyes examined and tested by medical personnel. Rinse opened
eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor. If easy to do so,
remove contact lenses if worn.
 After swallowing: Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor
immediately.
Fire Fighting Measures:
 Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to
surrounding conditions.
 Advice for firefighters - Protective equipment: As in any fire, wear self-contained
breathing apparatus pressure-demand and full protective gear to prevent contact with skin
and eyes.
Accidental Release measures:
 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures - wear protective
equipment, keep unprotected persons away.
 Environmental precautions - Dilute with plenty of water.
 Do not allow to enter sewers, surface or ground water.
 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up- Absorb with liquid-binding
material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust)
 Use neutralizing agent
Handling and Storage
 Precautions for safe handling Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
 Prevent formation of aerosols.
Exposure Control and Personal Protection:
 Personal Protective Equipment’s.
 The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals. Keep
away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Physical and Chemical Properties

 Appearance: Form: Liquid Colour : Colourless · Odour: Odourless ·

 pH-value @ 20 °C: >13.7

Stability and Reactivity

 Stable under normal conditions.

Toxicological Information.
Ecological Information.
Disposal Information.
Transport Information:

 UN Number: UN3266
 PSN: Sodium Hydroxide
 Hazard class: 8 (C5) Corrosive substances.
 Packaging group: II

Regulatory Information.
Other Information.