COSHH data for Caustic Soda
SACHET & PACKAGING SERVICES LTD
SAFETY PRODUCT DATA SHEET
(in accordance with EEC Directive 91/155/EEC)
1.0 IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT/MANUFACTURE AND COMPANY
1.1 PRODUCT NAME / CODE : Caustic Soda
1.2 COMPANY : Sachet & Packaging Services Ltd
Blackfriars Road, West End Trading Estate
Nailsea, Near Bristol
BS48 4DJ
Tel : 01275 866266 Fax : 01275 866277
1.3 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Normal Working Hours Tel: As above
Other Times : www.sachet-packaging.co.uk
2.0 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
2.1 >98% Sodium Hydroxide C, corrosive R35
3.0 HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
Corrosive, C Risk Phrase: R35, causes severe burns.
4.0 FIRST-AID MEASURES
4.1 EYE CONTACT
Severe Burns! Pain, Reddening, Watering.
Irrigate immediately and copiously with clean water for at least 10 minutes. If
irritation persists, or any sign of tissue damage is apparent, obtain medical
advice immediately.
4.2 SKIN CONTACT
Irritation, blistering.
Remove contaminated clothing. Drench skin with plenty of water. If large
areas of the skin is damaged or if irritation persists, or any sign of tissue
damage is apparent obtain medical advice immediately.
4.3. INGESTION
Stomach upsets, burns to the gastrointestinal tract. Wash out mouth with
water. Do not induce vomiting. If patient feels unwell, seek medical attention
immediately.
4.4 INHALATION
Severe irritation of airways. Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In
severe cases, or if recovery is not rapid or complete seek medical advice.
4.5 GENERAL INFORMATION
As in all cases of potential poisoning, supportive therapy is of the utmost importance.
5.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media: use extinguisher suitable to cause of fire.
Hazardous combustible products: Not flammable, Can react with some metals to
generate hydrogen gas.
Special Equipment for fire fighting: Wear protective clothing. Self-contained
breathing apparatus.
6.0 ACCIDENT RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Safety Precautions: Wear appropriate PPE
6.2 Environmental precautions: Do not allow materials to contaminate drains or any water course.
7.0 HANDLING & STORAGE
7.1 HANDLING :
Ventilation. Good ventilation. LEV may be required in dusty environment.
7.2 STORAGE
Store in cool (20 degrees C) dry place, in full tightly closed packaging protected from sunlight. Suitable storage media: Plastics.
7.3 PROHIBITED PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT: Only use materials resistant to strong alkalis. Avoid direct contact with the product. Avoid inhalation of dust. Keep container tightly closed.
7.4 Recommended procedures & equipment. Exercise great care when handling. Avoid spillage.
8.0 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Self contained breathing apparatus should be used where exposure to high concentration is likely.
8.2 HAND PROTECTION
Protective gloves/Chemical resistant gloves.
8.3 EYE PROTECTION
Close fitting goggles.
8.4 SKIN PROTECTION
Boots/overalls.
Hygiene measures: Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals.
9.0 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 APPEARANCE
Colour : White
Form : Fine pellets
9.2 ODOUR : Odourless
9.3 pH : Strong Alkaline, 1% solution: >11.0
9.4 CHANGE OF PHYSICAL STATE
9.5 FLASH POINT : N/A
9.6 FLAMMABILITY : N/A
9.7 EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES : Reacts violently with acids.
9.8 BOILLING POINT : 1390 degrees C
9.9 RELATIVE DENSITY : 1.00 1.1
9.10 SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Soluble
10.0 STABILITY & REACTIVITY
10.1 STABILITY
Stable, absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide.
10.2 HAZARDOUS REACTION
Evolves hydrogen in contact with aluminium and Zinc. Can react violently with acids, Chlorinated hydrocarbons.
10.3 AUTO-OXIDATION :
Conditions to avoid: Excessive humidity.
11.0 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This preperation is a mixture. The toxicological information is based on theoretical estimation of the ingredients in this formulation and their concentrations.
LD 50: 500 mg/kg Oral Rat (10% solution)
Effects: Ingestion may result in perforation of digestive tract, haemorrage and severe burns of mouth and throat. Contact with eyes may result in severe burns and causing permanent eye damage. Inhalation may result in severe burns to the respiratory tract. Skin contact may result in severe burns with permanent skin damage which are slow to heal.
12.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION : Environmental Effects
12.1 Persistence/Degradation : Can cause long term adverse effects for the aquatic environment. High pH values & sodium content has a potential to damage the soil.
12.2 Mobility : Hygroscopic and very soluble.
12.3 Aquatic : In abundance, toxic to aquatic organisms due to high pH.
13.0 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Comply with Local regulation for Waste disposal to an approved waste disposal site, observing all local and national regulations. Containers, also treated as substance. Used containers must not be purchased or cut up until completely.
14.0 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number 1823 Class/Item No. 8,41 degrees (b)
Primary Hazard Corrosive
Packing Group II Emergency Action Code: 2X
H.I. Number 80
15.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification & Labeling
Product is classified in accordance with Regulation CHIP 3 2002
Label Name : Caustic Soda
Symbols : C, Corrosive
Risk Phrases : R35 Causes severe burns
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R39 Wear eye/face protection
Safety Phrases : S1/2 Keep locked-up and out of reach of children
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately. Show the container/label.
E.C. No. 215-185-5
16.0 FURTHER INFORMATION
Legal Disclaimer: The above information is based on the present state of our knowledge of the product at the time of publication. It is given in good faith, no warranty is implied with respect to the quality or the specification of the product. The user must satisfy him self that the product is entirely suitable for the purpose.
The information contained in this safety data sheet does not in itself constitute a workplace risk assessment as required to be carried out under COSHH regulations.
ISSUE No.1
Revision Date: Date: 12th July 2005
Written By: Mona Matharu Bsc., C.Sci., C.Chem., M.R.S.C.
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