Search for a full or partial Catalog Number, CAS Number or description
CAS Number: 1310-73-2
Product Catalog
93-1063
Sodium › Sodium hydroxide, pellets, 97+% (ACS)| CAS Number: | 1310-73-2 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00003548 |
| Molecular Formula: | HNaO |
| Molecular Weight: | 40.00 |
| Chemical Formula: | NaOH |
| Color and Form: | white pellets |
| Note: |
Stability: hygroscopic
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 318.4°C, boiling point 1390°C, density 2.130
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name: | Sodium hydroxide, pellets, 97+% (ACS) |
| Product Number: | 93-1063 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 1310-73-2 |
| Formula: | NaOH |
| EINECS Number: | 215-185-5 |
| Chemical Family: | metal hydroxide |
| Synonym: | Caustic soda, lye |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 1310-73-2 | 100 | 2mg/m3 | 2mg/m3 |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
|---|---|
| Emergency Overview: | A corrosive alkaline hydroxide. Contact with the human body will result in chemical burns. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation, skin and eyes |
| Eye Contact: | Causes severe burns to the eyes resulting in redness and watering. |
| Skin Contact: | Prolonged contact with moist skin will cause chemical burns. |
| Inhalation: | Corrosive to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Causes severe burns to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
|---|---|
| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
|---|---|
| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | None. Material is non-flammable. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | No special fire-fighting procedures. The material is non-flammable. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | No hazardous combustion or decomposition products. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
|---|---|
| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Handling and Storage: | No special storage conditions. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
|---|---|
| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Color and Form: | white pellets |
| Molecular Weight: | 40.0 |
| Melting Point: | 318.4°C |
| Boiling Point: | 1390°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 2.13 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | Very soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
|---|---|
| Stability: | hygroscopic |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | Mineral acids, halogenated hydrocarbons, zinc, aluminum, magnesium and nitromethane |
| Decomposition Products: | none |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| RTECS Data: | Administration into the eye (monkey); Standard Draize test: 1%/24H. Administration onto the skin (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 500 mg/24H. Administration into the eye (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 400 ug. Administration into the eye (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 1%. Administration into the eye (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 50 ug/24H. Administration into the eye (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 1 mg/24H. Administration into the eye (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 1 mg/30S. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 40 mg/kg. Oral (rabbit); LDLo: 500 mg/kg. Parenteral (grasshopper); Cytogenetic analysis: 20 mg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | no data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No definitive data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | no data |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
|---|---|
| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
|---|---|
| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
|---|---|
| Shipping Name (CFR): | Sodium hydroxide, solid |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1823 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Sodium hydroxide, solid |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1823 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not regulated under section 313 |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 12/06/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 2/14/2011 |
