Sodium Hydroxide Solution Safety Data Sheet

1 Sodium Hydroxide Solution Safety data Sheet Page 1 of 9 Section 1: Identification Identification Product Name : Sodium Hydroxide Solution Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Plating Details of the supplier of the Safety data Sheet Nano3D Systems LLC 1110 NE Circle Blvd., ATAMI/Bldg. 11 Corvallis, OR 97330 Emergency telephone number Emergency number Chemtrec : 800-424-9300 Section 2: Hazard(s) identification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290 Skin corrosion (Category 1), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 For the full statement of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements Pictogram Signal world (GHS-US) Danger Hazard statements (GHS-US) H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. Precautionary statements (GHS-US) P234 Keep only in original container. P264 Wash 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.

3 P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Sodium Hydroxide Solution Safety data Sheet Page 2 of 9 P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant stainless steel container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

4 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS NONE Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) No additional information available Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Formula : HNaO Molecular weight Hazardous components : g/mol : 1310-73-2 Component Classification Concentration Sodium Hydroxide CAS-No. 1310-73-2 EC-No. 215-185-5 Met. Corr. 1; Skin Corr. 1A; Eye Dam. 1; Aquatic Acute 3; H290, H314, H402 Trade Secret Section 4: First Aid Measures Description of first aid measures Inhalation : If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

5 Skin contact : Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. Ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Sodium Hydroxide Solution Safety data Sheet Page 3 of 9 Inhalation : No information available Skin contact : No information available Eye contact : No information available Ingestion : No information available Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further information available Section 5: Firefighting measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

6 Unsuitable extinguishing media : None Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Fire hazard : Sodium oxides Nature of decomposition products not known Advice for firefighters Protection during firefighting : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. Section 6: Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency personnel : Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. For emergency personnel : No additional information available Environmental precautions No special environmental precautions required.

7 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Reference to other sections For disposal see section 13. Sodium Hydroxide Solution Safety data Sheet Page 4 of 9 Section 7: Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling : For precautions see section Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions : Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible Solids. Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Control parameters Components with workplace control parameters Component CAS-No.

8 Value Control Parameters Basis Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 TWA mg/m3 USA. Occupational Exposure Limits (OSHA) - Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants C mg/m3 USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV) Remarks Upper Respiratory Tract irritation Eye irritation Skin irritation C mg/m3 USA. NIOSH Threshold Limit Values (TLV) Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls : General industrial hygiene practice. Hand protection : Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.

9 Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Eye/face protection : Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Body protection : Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous Sodium Hydroxide Solution Safety data Sheet Page 5 of 9 substances, and to the specific work-place. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

10 Respiratory protection : Respiratory protection is not required. For nuisance exposures use type OV/AG (US) or type ABEK (EU EN 14387) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) Control of environmental exposure No special environmental precautions required. Section 9: Physical and chemical properties Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state Colour : Liquid, clear : Colourless Odor : No information available Odor threshold : No information available pH : No information available Melting point : No information available Freezing point : No information available Boiling point : No information available Flash point : No information available Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) : No information available Flammability (solid, gas) : No information available Explosion limits.