SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	SODIUM HYDROXIDE 4M (4N)
Catalogue No. :	AL4173	Product form :	Mixture
CAS Number :		EC Number :
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	38220090
Synonyms :
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Industrial For professional use only
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Not classified see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS05
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Not applicable
3.2. Mixture
Name	Product identifier	%	Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Water	(CAS-No.) 7732-18-5 (EC-No.) 231-791-2	75 - 99	Not classified
Sodium Hydroxide	(CAS-No.) 1310-73-2	15 - 25	Skin Corr. 1A, H314
Full text of H-statements: see section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Wash skin with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth out with water. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures :	No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	No additional information available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling :	Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hygiene measures :	Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions :	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	Protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Approved supplied air respirator

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Liquid Colour
Colour :	Clear Colorless.
Odour :	No data available
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	No data available
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	100 °C
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Density :	1 g/cm3
Solubility :	No data available
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
STOT-single exposure :	Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure :	Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Additional Info :	No additional information available

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	1824
UN-No. (IMDG) :	1824
UN-No. (IATA) :	1824
UN-No. (ADN) :	1824
UN-No. (RID) :	1824
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 1824, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, III
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 1824, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, III
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 1824, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, III
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 1824, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, III
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 1824, SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	III
Packing group (IMDG) :	III
Packing group (IATA) :	III
Packing group (ADN) :	III
Packing group (RID) :	III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : C5 Limited quantities (ADR) : 5l Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1 Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC03, LP01, R001 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T4 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP1 Tank code (ADR) : L4BN Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 3 Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR) : V12 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 2R
- Transport by sea
Special provisions (IMDG) : 223 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001, LP01 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC03 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T4 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP1 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B Stowage category (IMDG) : A Segregation (IMDG) : SG35 Properties and observations (IMDG) : Colourless liquid. Colourless liquid. Reacts with ammonium salts, evolving ammonia gas. Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Reacts violently with acids. MFAG-No : 154
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y841 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 1L PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 852 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5L CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 856 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 60L Special provisions (IATA) : A3, A803 ERG code (IATA) : 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : C5 Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 L Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1 Carriage permitted (ADN) : T Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : C5 Excepted quantities (RID) : E1 Packing instructions (RID) : P001, IBC03, LP01, R001 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP19 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T4 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP1 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : L4BN Transport category (RID) : 3 Special provisions for carriage – Packages (RID) : W12 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE8 Hazard identification number (RID) : 80
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
Contains no REACH substances with Annex XVII restrictions Contains no substance on the REACH candidate list Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, Highly hazardous to water (Classification according to AwSV, Annex 1) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : None of the components are listed SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : None of the components are listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding : None of the components are listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Vruchtbaarheid : None of the components are listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling : None of the components are listed
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information
Full text of H- and EUH-statements: Skin Corr. 1A Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.