| SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking |
| 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against |
| 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet |
| CRC Industries UK Ltd. |
| Wylds Road |
| Castlefield Industrial Estate |
| TA6 4DD Bridgwater Somerset |
| United Kingdom |
| Tel.: +44 1278 727200 |
| Fax.: +44 1278 425644 |
| E-mail : hse.uk@crcind.com |
| 1.4. Emergency telephone number |
| (+44)(0)1278 72 7200
(office hours) |
| SECTION 2: Hazards identification |
| 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture |
| Classification according to 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC: |
| Health: |
R35: Causes severe burns. |
| Environment: |
Not classified |
| Other hazards : |
Not classified |
| Warning symbol(s) : |
C : CORROSIVE |
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| Risk-phrase(s) : |
R35: Causes severe burns. |
| Safety-phrase(s) : |
S2: Keep out of the reach of children. |
| | S25: Avoid contact with eyes. |
| | S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
| | S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. |
| | S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
| | S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). |
| SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients |
| Hazardous ingredient | CAS-nr. | EC-nr | w/w % | symbol | R-phrases* | Notes |
| sodium hydroxide; caustic soda | 1310-73-2 | 215-185-5 | 10-20 | C | 35 | B |
| Explanation notes |
B : substance with national established workplace exposure limit |
| Hazardous ingredient | Registration number | CAS-nr. | EC-nr | w/w % | Hazard Class and Category | Hazard statement | Notes |
| sodium hydroxide; caustic soda | | 1310-73-2 | 215-185-5 | 10-20 | Skin Corr. 1A | H314 | B |
| Explanation notes |
B : substance with national established workplace exposure limit |
| (* Explanation phrases : see chapter 16) |
| SECTION 4: First aid measures |
| 4.1. Description of first aid measures |
| Contact with eyes : |
If substance has got into eyes, immediately wash out with water for at least 15 minutes |
| | Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| | Seek immediate medical attention |
| Contact with skin : |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
| | Wash with water and soap. |
| | Seek immediate medical attention |
| Inhalation : |
Fresh air, keep warm and at rest. |
| | Seek medical attention if ill effects occur |
| Ingestion : |
Rinse mouth with water (do not swallow) |
| | If swallowed do not induce vomiting |
| | Seek medical advice |
| 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
| Inhalation : |
May cause respiratory irritation. |
| | Symptoms : sore throat, cough |
| Ingestion : |
May cause gastrointestinal disturbances |
| | Symptoms : sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting |
| Skin contact : |
Causes severe burns. |
| | Symptoms : redness and pain |
| Eye contact : |
Causes severe burns. |
| | Symptoms : redness and pain, impaired vision |
| 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed |
| General Advice : |
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible |
| | If symptoms persist always call a doctor |
| SECTION 5: Firefighting measures |
| foam, carbon dioxide or dry agent |
| 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
| In case of fire, do not breathe fumes |
| Reacts violently with water. |
| 5.3. Advice for firefighters |
| Keep container(s) exposed to fire cool, by spraying with water |
| In case of fire, do not breathe fumes |
| SECTION 6: Accidental release measures |
| 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
| Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| Ensure adequate ventilation |
| Wear suitable protective clothing including eye/face protection. |
| 6.2. Environmental precautions |
| Do not allow to enter public sewers and watercourses |
| 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
| Wear suitable protective clothing including eye/face protection and gloves. |
| Absorb spillage in earth or sand |
| 6.4. Reference to other sections |
| For further information see section 8 |
| SECTION 7: Handling and storage |
| 7.1. Precautions for safe handling |
| Do not breathe aerosols or vapours. |
| Ensure adequate ventilation |
| Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| Wash thoroughly after use |
| Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
| Eyewash bottles should be available |
| 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
| Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. |
| Keep out of reach of children. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Control procedures : |
Ensure adequate ventilation |
| Personal protection : |
Take precautions to avoid contact with skin and eyes when handling the product. |
|
Ensure adequate ventilation |
| inhalation : |
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. |
| hands and skin : |
Wear suitable protective gloves |
| eyes : |
Wear safety eyewear according to EN 166. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties |
| 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties |
| Appearance : physical state : |
Liquid. |
| Boiling point/range : |
100 °C |
| Flash point : |
Not available. |
| Evaporation rate : |
Not available. |
| Explosion limits : upper limit : |
Not available. |
| lower limit : |
Not available. |
| Vapour pressure : |
Not available. |
| Relative density : |
1.24 g/cm3. |
| Solubility in water : |
Soluble in water |
| Auto-ignition : |
Not available. |
| Viscosity : |
Not available. |
| SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity |
| 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions |
| Reacts with acids and alcalines. |
| 10.4. Conditions to avoid |
| 10.5. Incompatible materials |
| 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products |
| No hazardous reactions known if used for its intended purpose |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological information |
| 11.1. Information on toxicological effects |
| Inhalation : |
May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Skin contact : |
Causes severe burns. |
| Eye contact : |
Causes serious eye damage. |
| SECTION 12: Ecological information |
| 12.2. Persistence and degradability |
| 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential |
| 12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment |
| 12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties |
| SECTION 13: Disposal considerations |
| 13.1. Waste treatment methods |
| Product : |
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. |
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Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point. |
| Contaminated packaging : |
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation |
| SECTION 14: Transport information |
| 14.2. UN proper shipping name |
| Proper shipping name: |
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION |
| 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) |
| ADR/RID - Classification code: |
C5 |
| 14.5. Environmental hazards |
| ADR/RID - Environmentally hazardous: |
No |
| IMDG - Marine pollutant: |
No |
| IATA/ICAO - Environmentally hazardous: |
No |
| 14.6. Special precautions for user |
| ADR/RID - Tunnelcode: |
(E) |
| 14.7. Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory information |
| 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture |
| The Safety Data Sheet is compiled according to the current European requirements. |
| EU-directive 99/45/EC
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| Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
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| 15.2. Chemical safety assessment |
| SECTION 16: Other information |
| *Explanation hazard statements: |
H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal regulation.
The information contained herewith is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements. It does not guarantee any specific properties.
Apart from any fair dealing for purposes of study, research and review of health, safety and environmental risks,no part of these documents may be reproduced by any process without written permission from CRC. |
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