Formosa Plastics Corporation

Safety Data Sheet

1 Identification

Product name Caustic soda micropearls

Synonyms Caustic soda, Sodium Hydrate, white caustic,

Hydroxyde de sodium(solide), sodium hydroxide

Chemical formula NaOH

CAS number 01310-73-2

Manufacturer's name Formosa Plastics Coroporation

＆ address 100 Shui-Guan RD, Jen-wu Shiang,
Kaohsiung County, Taiwan, 814R.O.C

Emergency Telephone number 886-7-3711411 ext 5406

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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS

Component CAS No. Wt. %

Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 Approx.99

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION
Corrosive. Can cause eye, skin and respiratory tract burns. Highly toxic by ingestion. Ingestion will
cause severe burns of the mouth, throat and stomach. Avoid any skin or eye contact. Avoid breathing
dusts or mist

Labelling

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Primary Routes of Entry
Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact.

Acute Effects
Ingestion Causes Immediate, severe pain in the mouth, throat, and stomach as well as
diarrhea and vomiting, from which collapse may result. Vomit usually contains blood and
possibly tissue. All tissues which come in contact with this chemical may be damaged. Death
may result from ingestion. If the patient survives, permanent damage to the gastrointestinal
tract may occur and the person may have permanent difficulty in swallowing. Inhalation
causes respiratory irritation which may develop into serious lung injury depending upon the
degree of exposure. Serious pneumonia may develop. Eye contact with Caustic Soda solid,
dust, mist or solution usually results in immediate pain and can cause permanent eye damage
including blindness. Skin contact may result in irritation which may not be immediately
painful. Greater exposure results in severe burns with scarring.

Chronic Effects
Prolonged exposures may result in upper respiratory irritation and ulceration of the nasal
passage. High levels may cause permanent lung injury.

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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CONTINUED

Potential Adverse Chemical Interactions

Persons with skin or lung diseases may be at an increased risk due to the toxic effects of this
chemical on these organs.
Carcinogen Status
Caustic Soda is not considered carcinogenic by OSHA, NIOSH, NTP, IARC or EPA.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation
If a person breathes a large amount of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at
once. Provide emergency airway support. Give 100% humidified supplemental oxygen with
artificial respiration, if needed. Transport to emergency medical facility without delay.

Skin Contact
If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin thoroughly with
water for at least 15minutes. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove
the clothing and flush the skin thoroughly with water. Get medical attention promptly.

Eye Contact
If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately flush the eyes with large amounts of room
temperature water. Hold the eyelids apart during the flushing operation. Washing must be
started within 10 seconds of contact and continued for 30 minute to prevent permanent
injury. Get medical attention immediately. Ophthalmology consultation is a must.

Ingestion
If this chemical has been swallowed and the person is conscious, give water and/or milk
immediately to dilute the Caustic Soda; no more than 8 ounces in adults and 4 ounces in
children is recommended to minimize the risk of vomiting. Do not attempt to make the
person vomit. Get emergency medical attention attention immediately.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point Not Applicable

Flammable Limits (% By Vol.)

Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) Not Applicable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature Not Applicable

Fire Fighting Procedures/Fire Extinguishing Media

Caustic Soda is not combustible. Avoid direct contact of Caustic Soda with water, as this can
produce a violent exothermic reaction. Use fighting agent suitable for surrounding fire to
exitinguish fire. Use carbon dioxide or suitable dry chemical extinguisher. Structural fire
fighter’s protective clothing is recommended for fire situations only; it is not effective in spills.
Wear full protective clothing and NIOSH approved self-contained respirator, with a full face
piece, in the positive pressure mode.

Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards

Caustic Soda will react with metals such as aluminum, tin, and zinc to generate flammable
and explosive hydrogen gas. Caustic solutions generate heat when further diluted with water.
With concentrations of 40% or greater, the heat generated can result in dangerous eruptions
of the solution.

National Fire Protection Association Hazard Rating

Fire
4 = Extreme
0
3 = High Health Reactivity
3 1
2 = Moderate
1 = slight
0 = Insignificant Special
NFPA HAZARD RATING

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Protect People
Evacuate area. Clear non-emergency personnel from the area. Ventilate area of spill or leak.
Allow only trained personnel wearing appropriate protective gear to be in the spill response.

Protect the Environment

Contain material to prevent contamination of the soil, surface water or ground water. Dike
spills immediately. Dilute acid (preferably acetic acid may be used to neutralize residual
traces of caustic soda) after flushing. Small spills should be carefully flushed with water.

Clean Up
(See MSDS Section 15 for Regulatory Information)

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling and Storage

Do not get into eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing mists or spray. All personal
protective equipment should be selected in accordance with the hazard assessment required
by 29 CFR 1910.132 (d).
Product can react violently with water and acids. Caustic solution generate heat when
further diluted with water. With concentrations greater than 40%, the heat generated can
raise temperatures above the boiling point resulting in sporadic, violent eruptions or
spattering. Store away from incompatible materials.
Store away from incompatible materials. (See Section10, Stability and Reactivity of this
MSDS)
Hazardous carbon monoxide gas can from upon with food and beverage products and various
sugars in enclosed vessels. Precautions, including atmospheric monitoring for carbon
monoxide, should be taken to ensure safety of personnel entering vessels.
Do not store in containers made from tin, aluminum, brass, zinc, and alloys containing these
metals. Follow all federal, state, and local regulations as well as all insurance codes when
storing and handling caustic soda.

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8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL
PROTECTION
All personal protective equipment should be selected in accordance with the hazard
assessment required by 29 CFR 1910.132 (d).
Respiratory Protection
Use appropriate NIOSH approved respirator in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.132 and
1910.134, to prevent overexposure. Respirators must be selected based on the airborne
levels found in the workplace and must not exceed the working limits of the respirator.
Eye Protection
Use splash proof chemical safety goggles and/or appropriate full-face shield. Follow the eye
and face protection guidelines of 29 CFR 1910.132 and 1910.133. An eye wash fountain (in
accordance with 29 CFR 1910.151) should be within the immediate work area for emergency
use.
Skin Protection
Chemical protective clothing and gloves must be used in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.132
and 29 CFR 1910.138.
Ventilation
Provide general and/or local ventilation to control airborne levels below exposure guidelines.
Local exhaust ventilation should comply with OSHA regulations and the American Conference
of Industrial Hygienists, Industrial Ventilation – A Manual of Recommended Practice.
Exposure Guidelines

OSHA PEL 8hour TWA 2mg/m3

ACGIH TLV – Ceiling 2mg/m3

Other
Where there is any possibility of exposure of an individual’s body to Caustic soda solutions,
facilities for quick drenching of the body should be provided (in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.151) within the immediate work area for emergency use. Such individuals should be
provided with and required to use impervious clothing.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance White solid (Micropearls)

Odor No distinct odor

Boiling Point 1390 ℃
Melting Point
Solubility 111g/10ml at 20 ℃
Specific Gravity (Water = 1.0) 2.130

Vapor Density (Air = 1.0) Not Applicable

Vapor Pressure 0 mm Hg at 20 ℃

pH > 14.0 at 20 ℃

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability
Stable under normal conditions.

Polymerization
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

None known.
Incompatible Materials
Heat is generated when mixed with water. Spattering and boiling can occur. Flammable
hydrogen may be generated from contact with metals such as: aluminun, brass, tin, zinc and
alloys of these metals. Avoid contact with acids, halogenated organics, organic nitro
compounds and glycols. Caustic soda solution reacts readily with various reducing sugars (i.e.,
fructose, glactose, maltose, dry whey solids) to produce carbon monoxide. Precautions
should be taken including atmospheric monitoring of the tank to ensure of personnel.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Animal Toxicity
Oral: Rabbit, LDLo 500mg/kg
Skin: Rabbit, Adult 500mg/24 H – Severe irritation
Eye: Rabbit, Adult 50mg/24 H – Severe irritation
Intra peritoneal: Mouse, LD50 40 mg/kg

LDLo = Lowest lethal does in a given species by a given route exposure.

LD50 = Does that is lethal to 50% of a given species by a given route exposure.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Caution: Caustic soda micropearls may react violently with acids and water. Do not allow
drainage into sewers, streams or storm conduits. Spills on areas other than pavement, dirt or
sand may be handled by removing the affected soils and placing in approved containers.

Environmental Fate: The following information on sodium hydroxide is extracted from

the TOXNET database maintained by the National Library of Medicine.

Aquatic: In the case of a solid, anhydrous sodium spill on soil, ground water
pollution will occur if precipitation occurs prior to cleanup. Precipitation will
dissolve some of the solid (with much heat given off) and create an aqueous
solution of sodium hydroxide which then would be able to infiltrate the soil.
However, prediction of the concentration and properties of the solution produced
would be difficult.

Biodegradation: Not Applicable

Ecotoxicity: material is slightly toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50

between 10 and 100 mg/L in most sensitive species). May cause pH shifts outside the range of
5 – 10standard units; this change may be toxic to aquatic organisms.

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Management Information: Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or
into any body of water. Any disposal practice must be in compliance with local, state and
federal laws and regulations (contract local or state environmental agency for specific rules).
Waste characterization and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility of the
waste generator.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Proper Shipping Name: Caustic soda micropearls
DOT Hazard Class: 8, (Corrosive)
DOT Shipping I.D. No. : UN 1823
PG II
Labeling: Corrosive

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Regulatory information is not meant to be all inclusive. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure
compliance with federal, state or provincial and local laws.

SARA Title III

Section 302and 304 of the Act; Extremely Hazardous substances (40 CFR 355)
COMPONENT CAS No. TPQ (Ibs) RQ (lbs)
None Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

Note: TPQ – Threshold Planning Quantity RQ – Reportable Quantity

Section 311 Hazard Categorization (40 CFR 370)

ACUTE CHRONIC FIRE PRESSURE REACTIVE
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION CONTINUE

Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65)

COMPONENT CAS No. WT.%
None Not Applicable Not Applicable

CERCLA
Section 102(a) Hazardous substance (40 CFR 302.4)

COMPONENT CAS No. WT.% RQ(Ibs)

Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 Approx.99 1,000

RCRA
40 CFR 261.22 Hazardous waste number:
Sodium hydroxide waste is regulated as a characteristic corrosive hazardous waste the
hazardous waste number D002.

TSCA
Sodium hydroxide is listed on the TSCA inventory.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from
sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and
verification. Buyer assumes all risk of use, storage and handling of the product in compliance
with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

17. Tabulation date

2017/09/30

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