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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

1. If inhaled

- Move to fresh air.

- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.

- Call a physician immediately.

2. In case of eye contact

- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

- In the case of difficulty of opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash (oxybuprocaine).

- Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

- Take victim immediately to hospital.

3. In case of skin contact

- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

- Wash off immediately with plenty of water.

- Keep warm and in a quiet place.

- Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

- Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

4. If swallowed

- Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

- Take victim immediately to hospital.

- If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).

- Do NOT induce vomiting.

- Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary.

Fire-fighting measures

1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

- Water may be ineffective.

2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical

- The product is not flammable.

- Not combustible.

- Reacts violently with water.

- Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals.

3. Special protective actions for fire-fighters

- In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

- Use personal protective equipment.

- Wear chemical resistant oversuit

- Cool containers / tanks with water spray.

Accidental release measures

1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel:

- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

- Keep away from Incompatible products.

Advice for emergency responders:

- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

- Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

- Ventilate the area.

- Wear suitable protective clothing.

2. Environmental precautions

- Should not be released into the environment.

- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

- If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

- Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

- Avoid dust formation.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

- Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".

Handling and storage

1. Precautions for safe handling

- Used in closed system

- When diluting, always add the product to water. Never add water to the product.

- Use only equipment and materials which are compatible with the product.

- Keep away from Incompatible products.

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

- Preferably transfer by pump or gravity.

2. Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities

Storage:

- Store in original container.

- Keep in a well-ventilated place.

- Keep in a dry place.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep container closed.

- Avoid dust formation.

- Keep away from incompatible products.

Packaging material

Suitable material:

- Stainless steel

- Polyethylene

- Paper + PE.

Unsuitable material:

- no data available

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
1823 for solid
1824 for liquid
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Proper shipping name and description:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Chemical name:
sodium hydroxide
Language:
English
Proper shipping name and description:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIQUID
Chemical name:
sodium hydroxide
Language:
English
Labels:
ADR/RID labels: 8
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
1823 for solid
1824 for liquid
Shippingopen allclose all
Proper shipping name and description:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Chemical name:
sodium hydroxide
Language:
English
Proper shipping name and description:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIQUID
Chemical name:
sodium hydroxide
Language:
English
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
1823 for solid
1824 for liquid
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIQUID
Chemical name:
Sodium hydroxide
Labels:
CORROSIVE
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
1823 for solid
1824 for liquid
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIQUID
Chemical name:
Sodium hydroxide
Labels:
ICAO label: corrosive
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Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Appropriate engineering controls

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

2. Individual protection measures

Respiratory protection:

- In the case of dust or aerosol formation use respirator with an approved filter.

- Recommended Filter type: P2

Hand protection:

- Impervious gloves

- Suitable material: PVC, Neoprene, Natural Rubber, butyl-rubber

- Unsuitable material: Leather

Eye protection:

- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.

Skin and body protection:

- Chemical resistant apron

- Apron/boots of PVC, neoprene in case of dusts.

Hygiene measures:

- Eye wash bottles or eye wash stations in compliance with applicable standards.

- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

3. Environmental exposure controls

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

Stability and reactivity

1. Reactivity

- Potential for exothermic hazard

- May be corrosive to metals.

2. Chemical stability

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

- Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals.

- Exothermic reaction with strong acids.

- Risk of violent reaction.

- Risk of explosion.

- Reacts violently with water.

4. Conditions to avoid

- Keep away from direct sunlight.

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

- Exposure to moisture.

- Freezing

5. Materials to avoid

- Metals, Oxidizing agents, Water, Acids, Aluminium, other light metals and their alloys

6. Hazardous decomposition products

- Hydrogen

Disposal considerations

1. Waste disposal methods

- Dilute with plenty of water.

- Solutions with high pH-value must be neutralized before discharge.

- Neutralise with acid.

- In accordance with local and national regulations.

2. Contaminated packaging

- Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration.

- Clean container with water.

- Dispose of as unused product.

- In accordance with local and national regulations.