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SAFETY DATA SHEET
OLIN CORPORATION
Product name: Sodium Hydroxide Solution 30 - 54% Issue Date: 03/15/2017
Print Date: 03/21/2017
OLIN CORPORATION encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire (M)SDS, as
there is important information throughout the document. We expect you to follow the precautions
identified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods or
actions.
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Sodium Hydroxide Solution 30 - 54%
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses: Pulp and paper industry (pulping and bleaching, de -inking waste paper, water
treatment). Textile industry (fiber processing and dyeing). Soaps and detergents industry
(saponification of fats and oils, anionic surfactant manufacturing). Bleach manufacturing. Petroleum
exploration and processing. Aluminum production. Chemical processing. Waste neutralization. Acid
gas scrubbing. Neutralizing of acids and acid gases.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
OLIN CORPORATION
190 CARONDELET PLAZA
CLAYTON MO 63105
UNITED STATES
Customer Information Number: +1 844-238-3445
INFO@OLINBC.com
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
Local Emergency Contact: 1 800-424-9300
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard classification
This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
29CFR 1910.1200.
Corrosive to metals - Category 1
Acute toxicity - Category 4 - Oral
Skin corrosion - Category 1A
Serious eye damage - Category 1
Label elements
Hazard pictograms
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Signal word: DANGER!
Hazards
May be corrosive to metals.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
Keep only in original container.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call
a POISON CENTER/doctor.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store locked up.
Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
No data available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component
CASRN Concentration
Sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2 >= 30.0 - <= 54.0 %
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Water
7732-18-5 >= 46.0 - <= 70.0 %
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice: First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the
recommended protective clothing (chemical resistant gloves, splash protection). If potential for
exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective equipment.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.
Skin contact: Immediate continued and thorough washing in flowing water for at least 30 minutes is
imperative while removing contaminated clothing. Prompt medical consultation is essential. Wash
clothing before reuse. Properly dispose of leather items such as shoes, belts, and watchbands.
Suitable emergency safety shower facility should be immediately available.
Eye contact: - Wash eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes at least. Do not forget to remove contact
lenses. Washing with water is the only acceptable method of removal of caustic soda (lye) from the
eyes and skin. You may have 10 seconds or less to avoid serious permanent injury. Suitable
emergency eye wash facility should be immediately available.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give one cup (8 ounces or 240 ml) of water or milk if available and
transport to a medical facility. Do not give anything by mouth unless the person is fully conscious.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Aside from the information found
under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate medical attention and
special treatment needed (below), any additional important symptoms and effects are described in
Section 11: Toxicology Information.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician: Eye irrigation may be necessary for an extended period of time to remove as
much caustic as possible. Duration of irrigation and treatment is at the discretion of medical
personnel. Due to irritant properties, swallowing may result in burns/ulceration of mouth, stomach and
lower gastrointestinal tract with subsequent stricture. Aspiration of vomitus may cause lung injury.
Suggest endotracheal/esophageal control if lavage is done. If burn is present, treat as any thermal
burn, after decontamination. No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the
control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: This material does not burn. If exposed to fire from another source,
use suitable extinguishing agent for that fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use water.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion products: Not applicable
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Product reacts with water. Reaction may produce heat
and/or gases. This reaction may be violent. Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon
application of direct water stream to hot liquids.
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Advice for firefighters
Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Water is not
recommended, but may be applied in large quantities as a fine spray when other extinguishing agents
are not available. This material does not burn. Fight fire for other material that is burning.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear positive -pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers,
boots, and gloves). Avoid contact with this material during fire fighting operations. If contact is likely,
change to full chemical resistant fire fighting clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus. If this is
not available, wear full chemical resistant clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus and fight
fire from a remote location. For protective equipment in post -fire or non -fire clean-up situations, refer
to the relevant sections.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Evacuate area. Only
trained and properly protected personnel must be involved in clean-up operations. Refer to section 7,
Handling, for additional precautionary measures. Keep upwind of spill. Ventilate area of leak or spill.
See Section 10 for more specific information. Use appropriate safety equipment. For additional
information, refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.
Environmental precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or
groundwater. See Section 12, Ecological Information.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Contain spilled material if possible.
Small spills: Dilute with water. Large spills: Dike area to contain spill. Collect in suitable and properly
labeled containers. Attempt to neutralize by adding materials such as Acetic acid See Section 13,
Disposal Considerations, for additional information.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not swallow. Avoid
breathing mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. Use with adequate
ventilation. ALWAYS add caustic soda solution to water with constant agitation. NEVER add water to
the caustic soda solution. 2. The water should be lukewarm (27-38°C or 80-100°F). NEVER start with
hot or cold water. The addition of caustic soda to liquid will cause a rise in temperature. If caustic
soda becomes concentrated in one area, is added too rapidly, or is added to hot or cold liquid, a rapid
temperature increase can result in DANGEROUS mists, boiling or spattering which may cause an
immediate VIOLENT ERUPTION. See Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL
PROTECTION.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep container closed. Do not store in: Zinc. Aluminum. Brass. Tin.
See Section 10 for more specific information.
Storage stability
Storage temperature: > 16 °C (> 61 °F)
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure limits are listed below, if they exist.
Component
Regulation
Type of listing
Value/Notation
Sodium hydroxide
ACGIH
OSHA Z-1
OSHA PO
C
TWA
C
2 mg/m3
2 mg/m3
2 mg/m3
Exposure controls
Engineering controls: Use engineering controls to maintain airborne level below exposure limit
requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, use
only with adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.
Individual protection measures
Eye/face protection: Use chemical goggles.
Skin protection
Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material. Examples of
preferred glove barrier materials include: Butyl rubber. Chlorinated polyethylene.
Natural rubber ("latex"). Neoprene. Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR").
Polyethylene. Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate ("EVAL"). Polyvinyl chloride ("PVC" or
"vinyl"). Styrene/butadiene rubber. Viton. Avoid gloves made of: Polyvinyl alcohol
("PVA"). NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and
duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace
factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical
requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body
reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the
glove supplier.
Other protection: Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material.
Selection of specific items such as face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit will
depend on the task.
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to
exceed the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit
requirements or guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as
respiratory irritation or discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk
assessment process. In misty atmospheres, use an approved particulate respirator.
The following should be effective types of air -purifying respirators: Particulate filter.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Physical state
Color
Odor
Odor Threshold
pH
Melting point/range
Freezing point
Boiling point (760 mmHg)
Flash point
Liquid above freezing point
Colorless
Odorless
No test data available
14 Literature
No data available
No data available
ASTM D1120
Literature None
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Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate No test data available
= 1)
Flammability (solid, gas) Not expected to form explosive dust -air mixtures.
Lower explosion limit Not applicable
Upper explosion limit Not applicable
Vapor Pressure 23.67 mmHg at 25 °C (77 °F) Literature
Relative Vapor Density (air = 1) Not applicable
Relative Density (water = 1) 1.112 - 1.331 at 20 °C (68 °F) Literature
Water solubility completely miscible
Partition coefficient: n- No data available
octanol/water
Auto -ignition temperature Not applicable
Decomposition temperature No test data available
Kinematic Viscosity No information available.
Explosive properties No
Oxidizing properties No
Liquid Density 1.5 g/cm3 at 20 °C (68 °F) Literature
Softening point No data available
Molecular weight No test data available
Pour point No data available
NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a
specification.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No data available
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. See Storage, Section 7.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid moisture. Product absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.
Incompatible materials: Heat is generated when mixed with water. Spattering and boiling can occur.
Caustic soda solution reacts readily with various reducing sugars (i.e. fructose, galactose, maltose, dry
whey solids) to produce CO. Take precautions including monitoring the tank atmosphere for CO to
ensure safety of personnel before vessel entry. Avoid contact with: Acids. Glycols. Halogenated
organics. Organic nitro compounds. Flammable hydrogen may be generated from contact with
metals such as: Zinc. Aluminum. Tin. Brass.
Hazardous decomposition products: Does not decompose.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological information appears in this section when such data is available.
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Acute toxicity
Acute oral toxicity
Moderate toxicity if swallowed. Swallowing may result in burns of the mouth and throat.
Swallowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration.
Single dose oral LD50 has not been determined.
Acute dermal toxicity
Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts.
The dermal LD50 has not been determined.
Acute inhalation toxicity
Mist may cause severe irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat).
As product: The LC50 has not been determined.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Due to the pH of the material, it is assumed that exposure will cause skin burns.
Brief contact may cause severe skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe local redness and
tissue damage.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Due to the pH of the material, it is assumed that exposure may cause severe irritation with corneal
injury which may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness.
Mist may cause eye irritation.
Sensitization
For skin sensitization:
No relevant data found.
For respiratory sensitization:
No relevant data found.
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure)
Material is corrosive. Material is not classified as a respiratory irritant; however, upper respiratory tract
irritation or corrosivity may be expected.
Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure)
Based on available data, repeated exposures are not anticipated to cause additional significant
adverse effects.
Carcinogenicity
No relevant data found.
Teratogenicity
No relevant data found.
Reproductive toxicity
No relevant data found.
Mutagenicity
For the major component(s): In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative.
Aspiration Hazard
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Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, causing tissue damage or lung injury.
COMPONENTS INFLUENCING TOXICOLOGY:
Sodium hydroxide
Acute oral toxicity
LD50, Rabbit, 336 mg/kg Estimated.
Acute dermal toxicity
The dermal LD50 has not been determined.
Acute inhalation toxicity
The LC50 has not been determined.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological information appears in this section when such data is available.
Toxicity
Sodium hydroxide
Acute toxicity to fish
May increase pH of aquatic systems to > pH 10 which may be toxic to aquatic organisms.
Persistence and degradability
Sodium hydroxide
Biodegradability: Biodegradability is not applicable to inorganic substances.
Bioaccumulative potential
Sodium hydroxide
Bioaccumulation: No bioconcentration is expected because of the relatively high water
solubility.
Mobility in soil
Sodium hydroxide
Potential for mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 0 and 50).
Partition coefficient (Koc): 14 Estimated.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods: DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND, OR INTO ANY BODY
OF WATER. All disposal practices must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial and local
laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations. Waste characterizations and
compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator. AS YOUR
SUPPLIER, WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OR
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF PARTIES HANDLING OR USING THIS MATERIAL. THE
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INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE PERTAINS ONLY TO THE PRODUCT AS SHIPPED IN ITS
INTENDED CONDITION AS DESCRIBED IN MSDS SECTION: Composition Information. FOR
UNUSED & UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT, the preferred options include sending to a licensed,
permitted: Recycler.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper shipping name Sodium hydroxide solution
UN number UN 1824
Class 8
Packing group II
Reportable Quantity Sodium hydroxide
Classification for SEA transport (IMO-IMDG):
Proper shipping name SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
UN number UN 1824
Class 8
Packing group II
Marine pollutant No
Transport in bulk Consult IMO regulations before transporting ocean bulk
according to Annex I or II
of MARPOL 73/78 and the
IBC or IGC Code
Classification for AIR transport (IATA/ICAO):
Proper shipping name Sodium hydroxide solution
UN number UN 1824
Class 8
Packing group II
This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational
requirements/information relating to this product. Transportation classifications may vary by container
volume and may be influenced by regional or country variations in regulations. Additional
transportation system information can be obtained through an authorized sales or customer service
representative. It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws,
regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986) Sections 311 and 312
Acute Health Hazard
Reactivity Hazard
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Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986) Section 313
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the
threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)
Section 103
Components CASRN RQ (RCRA Code)
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 1000 Ibs RQ
Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right -To -Know Act:
The following chemicals are listed because of the additional requirements of Pennsylvania law:
Components
Sodium hydroxide
CASRN
1310-73-2
California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
This product contains no listed substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm, at levels which would require a warning under the statute.
United States TSCA Inventory (TSCA)
All components of this product are in compliance with the inventory listing requirements of the U.S.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Rating System
NFPA
Health
Fire
Reactivity
3
0
0
Revision
Identification Number: 10000001221 / A619 / Issue Date: 03/15/2017 / Version: 1.1
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.
Legend
ACGIH
USA. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
C
Ceiling limit
OSHA PO
USA. OSHA - TABLE Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants - 1910.1000
OSHA Z-1
USA. Occupational Exposure Limits (OSHA) - Table Z-1 Limits for Air
Contaminants
TWA
8-hour time weighted average
Information Source and References
This SDS is prepared by Product Regulatory Services and Hazard Communications Groups from
information supplied by internal references within our company.
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OLIN CORPORATION urges each customer or recipient of this (M)SDS to study it carefully and
consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the
data contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The information herein is
provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no
warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ
between various locations. It is the buyer's/user's responsibility to ensure that his activities comply with
all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information presented here pertains only to the product
as shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are not under the control of the manufacturer, it is
the buyer's/user's duty to determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this product. Due to
the proliferation of sources for information such as manufacturer -specific (M)SDSs, we are not and
cannot be responsible for (M)SDSs obtained from any source other than ourselves. If you have
obtained an (M)SDS from another source or if you are not sure that the (M)SDS you have is current,
please contact us for the most current version.
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