According To Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II: Safety Data Sheet Alkbuild
According To Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II: Safety Data Sheet Alkbuild
According To Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II: Safety Data Sheet Alkbuild
National emergency National Chemical Emergency Centre - 01865 407333 (UK Only)
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Precautionary statements
P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations.
P401 Store in accordance with national regulations.
Supplemental label information
RCH002b For professional users only.
Contains SODIUM HYDROXIDE
2.3. Other hazards
Not applicable.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2. Mixtures
General information
Immediate first aid is imperative.
Inhalation
Remove affected person from source of contamination. Keep affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention
immediately. Treat symptomatically.
Ingestion
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Get
medical attention immediately.
Skin contact
Remove affected person from source of contamination. It is important to remove the substance from the skin immediately.
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur
after washing. Chemical burns must be treated by a physician.
Eye contact
Get medical attention immediately. Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove any contact lenses and
open eyelids wide apart. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes.
Continue to rinse.
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4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
General information
May be destructive to tissue of mucous membranes and respiratory tract, eyes and skin.
Inhalation
Inhalation causes eyes and nose with sore throat, cough, chest tightness, headache, fever, wheeze, tachycardia and confusion.
Chemical pneumonitis, tachypnoea, dyspnoea and stridor due to laryngeal oedema may follow. Pulmonary oedema
withincreasing breathlessness, wheeze, hypoxia and cyanosis may take up to 36h to develop. Optic neuropathy has been
reported following both acute and chronic inhalation.
Ingestion
Ingestion can cause immediate pain with burning in the mouth, throat and stomach. This may be followed by abdominal pain,
vomiting, haematemesis anddyspnoea. Pain and oedema may make swallowing difficult, causing drooling. Haemorrhagic or
hypovolaemic shock and airway obstruction from laryngeal and/or epiglottic oedema are features of severe cases. Alkalis often
damage the oesophagus. However, ingestion of large volumes can also involve the stomach and small intestines. Ulceration
may be sufficiently severe to cause perforation with complications including mediastinitis, pneumonitis and cardiac injury. The
depths of the burns are usually much greater with alkalis, and may continue to develop some time after exposure.
Skin contact
Dermal exposure can cause deep, full thickness, liquefaction burns due to the solubilisation of proteins and collagen,
saponification of lipids and the dehydration of tissue cells leading to extensive damage.
Eye contact
Ocular exposure causes pain, blepharospasm, lacrimation, conjunctivitis, palpebral oedema and photophobia. Alkaline solutions
may cause corneal burns and may penetrate all layers of the eye and find their way into the chambers causing iritis, anterior and
posterior synechia, corneal opacification, cataracts, glaucoma and retinal atrophy. Alkali burns to the eyes should be considered
an ophthalmic emergency.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Specific hazards
In contact with some metals can generate hydrogen gas, which can form explosive mixtures with air.
Hazardous combustion products
Carbonates. Peroxides. Sodium oxides.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Personal precautions
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions
Avoid or minimise the creation of any environmental contamination. Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must
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be reported immediately to the Environmental Agency or other appropriate regulatory body.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Usage precautions
Avoid spilling. For personal protection, see Section 8.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage precautions
Only store in correctly labelled containers. Store in a cool and well-ventilated place.
Storage class
Corrosive storage.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Ingredient comments
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits
8.2. Exposure controls
Protective equipment
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Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.
Hygiene measures
Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Do not smoke in work area. Wash hands at the end of each work shift and before
eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes
contaminated.
Respiratory protection
No specific recommendations. Respiratory protection may be required if excessive airborne contamination occurs.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Liquid.
Colour
Colourless. Clear liquid.
Odour
Characteristic.
pH
pH (concentrated solution): >14
Initial boiling point and range
119°C @
Relative density
1.30 - 1.40 @ °C
Solubility(ies)
Soluble in water.
9.2. Other information
Other information
Not available.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
Acids. Metals
10.2. Chemical stability
Stability
Stable at normal ambient temperatures.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reactions with the following materials may generate heat: Acids. In contact with some metals can generate hydrogen gas,
which can form explosive mixtures with air.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time. Avoid contact with acids. Avoid freezing temperatures
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid
Acids. Aluminium.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Heating may generate the following products: Carbonates. Sodium oxides. Peroxides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
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Inhalation
May cause damage to mucous membranes in nose, throat, lungs and bronchial system.
Ingestion
May cause burns in mucous membranes, throat, oesophagus and stomach.
Skin contact
May cause serious chemical burns to the skin.
Eye contact
Causes burns.
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Not classified as environmentally hazardous for supply. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent
spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.
12.1. Toxicity
Not considered toxic to fish.
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Mobility
The product is soluble in water.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB.
12.6. Other adverse effects
General information
Contact a licensed waste disposal company.
Disposal methods
Dispose of waste to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with the requirements of the local Waste Disposal Authority.
Following dilution and neutralisation, discharge to the sewer with plenty of water may be permitted. Neutralise waste with diluted
hydrochloric acid. The requirements of the local water authority must be complied with if contaminated water is flushed directly
to the sewer.
14.1. UN number
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Proper shipping name SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
(IMDG)
Proper shipping name SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
(ICAO)
Proper shipping name (ADN) SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID class 8
ADR/RID classification code C5
ADR/RID label 8
IMDG class 8
ICAO class/division 8
ADN class 8
Transport labels
Not relevant.
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU legislation
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling
and packaging of substances and mixtures (as amended). Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
(as amended).
Guidance
Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
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SECTION 16: Other information
General information
Only trained personnel should use this material. Further details may be available from the supplier.
Key literature references and sources for data
REACH registered substances database Other safety data sheets relevant to individual chemical constituents within this
product.
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SDS status Approved.
Risk phrases in full
R35 Causes severe burns.
Hazard statements in full
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Disclaimer
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination
with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate
and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.
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