Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd.
Vadodara
SECTION 1: Product and Company Identification
Name SODIUM HYDROXIDE LYE
Company M/s Gujarat Alkalies and chemicals limited,
P.O. Petrochemicals, Dist.: - Vadodara, Gujarat (India), Pin Code: 391346
Synonyms Caustic Soda Lye
Emergency Contact Details Phone no. 09979897101, 09879604102
E-mail
[email protected] [email protected]SECTION 2: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
DANGER
May be corrosive to metals
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation Can cause severe respiratory irritation. Inhalation of mists or vapors may
produce upper airway edema, wheezing, pulmonary edema, pneumonitis and
respiratory failure.
Skin Contact causes severe skin irritation and possible burns.
Eyes Causes severe eye burns.
Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness.
Ingestion Ingestion may produce burns to the lips, oral cavity, upper airway,
Esophagus and possibly the digestive tract. Ingestion of this product may cause
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Component CAS-No. EC-No. Weight %
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 215-185-5 ~ 50 %
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Inhalation If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Consult a physician.
Skin Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and
plenty of water. Consult a physician.
Eyes Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15
minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Keep eye wide open while
rinsing.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most important Causes burns by all exposure routes. . Product is a corrosive material. Use of
symptoms/effects gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or
esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe
damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon
dioxide.
Flash Point Not Applicable Explosion Limits
Auto ignition Temperature No data available Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Hazardous Combustion Sodium oxides
Products
Specific Hazards Arising from Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and
the Chemical vapors. The product causes burn of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
NFPA: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1 Special hazards: Corrosive
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product
enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous
containment and cleaning up waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective
equipment. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest.
Storage Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-
ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully
resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines:
Component OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Sodium hydroxide Ceiling: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation,
especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face-shield.
Skin and body protection Long sleeved clothing.
Respiratory Protection Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate
type respirator cartridges as a backup to engine protection, use a full-
face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested
and approved under appropriate government standards.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Colorless liquid Water solubility Completely miscible,
soluble
Odour Odorless Auto-ignition No data available
temperature
pH 14.0 Viscosity No data available
Melting point/freezing -12 - 10 °C Flammability (solid, No data available
point gas)
Initial boiling point and 105 - 140 °C Decomposition No data available
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boiling range temperature
Vapour pressure < 18 mmHg at 20 °C Relative density 1.327 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Vapour density 1.38 (Air = 1.0) Oxidizing properties No data available
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Reactive Hazard No data available
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat.
Incompatible Materials Water, Acids, Organic materials, Chlorinated solvents, Aluminum,
Phosphorus, Tin/tin oxides, Zinc Water, acids, Organic materials,
Chlorinated solvents, Aluminum, Phosphorus, Tin/tin oxides, Zinc
Hazardous Decomposition Sodium oxides
Products
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions Acids, Metals
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity No data available Sodium hydroxide
Carcinogenicity ACGIH: Not listed OSHA: Not listed
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Eco toxicity Do not empty into drains. The product contains following substances
which are hazardous for the environment.
Other Harmful to aquatic life.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded
chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators
must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste
regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14: Transport Information
UN number 1824
UN proper shipping name SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport hazard class 8
Packaging group II
Environmental hazards IMDG Marine pollutant: No
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation.
Chemical safety assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.
SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer
The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information
and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a
warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless
specified in the text.
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