U.S. Department of Labor
Material Safety Data Sheet
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
May be used to comply with
(Non-Mandatory Form)
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard
Form Approved
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be
OMB No. 1218-0072
consulted for specific requirements.
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List)
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no
Sodium Hydroxide
information is available, the space should be marked to indicate that.
Section I
Manufacturer's Name
Emergency Telephone Number
ABC Chemical Co.
(804) 279-3131
Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code)
Telephone Number for Information
2347 Elm Street
(804) 279-5222
Date Prepared
Richmond, VA 23297-5680
22 Feb 95
Signature of Preparer (optional)
Section II -- Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Other Limits
Hazardous Components (Specify Chemical Identity; Common Names(s))
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
Recommended
% (optional)
Sodium Hydroxide (CAS 1310-73-2)
2MG/CU Meter 2 MG/CU Meter
N/A
96
Inert Ingredients
N/A
N/A
N/A
4
N/A = Not Applicable
Section III -- Physical/Chemical Characteristics
2534oF
Boiling Point
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
2.13
604oF
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)
Melting Point
N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1)
Evaporation Rate
N/A
N/A
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
Solubility in Water
Appreciable
Appearance and Odor
White, Hygroscopic Pellets
Section IV -- Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used)
Flammable Limits
LEL
UEL
N/A - Non Flammable
N/A
N/A
Extinguishing Media
Extinguish with agent suitable for surrounding fire
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Use NIOSH approved SCBA and full protective equipment, use water spray to cool nearby containers
exposed to fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Hot/molten material can react violently with water. Can react with certain metals such as aluminum to
generate hydrogen gas
(Reproduce locally)
OSHA 174, Sept. 1985
Figure 2-1. MSDS for Sodium Hydroxide
