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Safety Data
Sheet

Caustic soda
50% solution

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the Company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Product name Caustic soda 50% solution

Product code Caustic soda 50
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Recommended Use: Alkali base material.

Uses: production of Soap and detergents, Pulp and Paper, Alumina, Petroleum products and Chemical

production, water treatment, food, textiles, metal processing, mining, glass making and
others.

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier:
Rosewell energy
Km 29, Alex/Cairo Desert Rd - Free zone, 23512 Amreya, Alexandria, Egypt
info@rosewellenergy.com
www.rosewellenergy.com
1.4 Emergency Telephone Number:
+2034500980
+2034500981

2. Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4
Corrosive to metals Category 1

Environmental hazards Not classified

Physical Hazards Not classified

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2.2 Label elements

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 Signal word
DANGER

Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye
damage May be corrosive to metals

Precautionary Statements - EU (§28, 1272/2008) – Prevention:

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
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 or doctor/
physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of
soap and water
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Supplementary precautionary statements- Response:

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
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 or doctor
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash
contaminated clothing
before reuse
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth
Do NOT induce vomiting
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Indication of danger
Xi – Irritant
corrosive

R-code(s)
R38, R41

2.3 Other data

Not classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria

Australian statement of hazardous/dangerous

nature Classified as Hazardous according to the
criteria of NOHSC. Hazardous substance. Non-
dangerous goods.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
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3.1 Substances

Sodium hydroxide solution 50%

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3.2 Mixtures

Component CAS-No Weight % - range

Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 50%

water --- 50%

4. First aid measures

4.1 First-Aid Measures

Inhalation If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if
respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult.

Ingestion Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention if irritation
occurs.

Skin contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated
clothes and
shoes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.

Eye contact Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first five minutes, then continue
rinsing eye. Seek medical attention at once.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

General advice The severity of the symptoms described will vary dependent of the concentration
and the
length of exposure. If adverse symptoms develop, the casualty should be
transferred to hospital as soon as possible.

Main symptoms

Inhalation Please see Section 11.Toxicological Information for further information.

Ingestion Please see Section 11.Toxicological Information for further information.

Skin contact Please see Section 11.Toxicological Information for further information.

Eye contact Please see Section 11.Toxicological Information for further information.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

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Notes to physician treat symptomatically.

5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Water Fog, Alcohol Foam, CO2, Dry Chemical.

Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons

Water may be ineffective.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Unusual fire and explosion hazards

None known.

Hazardous combustion products

Fire or high temperatures create:, Carbon oxides (COx).

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.

Special Fire-Fighting Procedures

Containers close to fire should be removed immediately or cooled with water.

6. Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. See also section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

Environmental exposure controls

Avoid release to the environment. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Methods for containment

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so .like far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.

Methods for cleaning up

Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers for later disposal. After
cleaning, flush away traces with water.

6.4 Reference to other sections

See section 13 for more information.

7. Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

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Handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not
breathe vapors or spray mist. Avoid spills and splashing during use.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures/precautions Ensure adequate

ventilation.

Storage precautions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Avoid:
High
temperatures. Avoid contact with: Strong oxidizing agents

Packaging material Use specially constructed containers only

7.3 Specific end uses

See Section 1.2.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Exposure limits Contains no substances with occupational exposure

limit values No biological limit allocated

8.2 Exposure controls

All chemical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be selected based on an assessment of both the
chemical hazard present and the risk of exposure to those hazards. The PPE recommendations below are based on
an assessment of the chemical hazards associated with this product. Where this product is used in a mixture with
other products or fluids, additional hazards may be created and as such further assessment of risk may be
required. The risk of exposure and need of respiratory protection will vary from workplace to workplace and
should be assessed by the user in each situation.

Engineering measures to reduce exposure

Ensure adequate ventilation. Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust ventilation is required.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection It is good practice to wear goggles when handling any chemical. Tightly
fitting safety goggles.
Hand protection Use protective gloves made of:, Nitrile, Neoprene, Be aware that liquid may
penetrate the gloves. Frequent change is advisable.
Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment, Use
respirator with organic vapor protection (A, brown), At work in confined or
poorly ventilated spaces, respiratory protection with air supply must be used.
Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing, Eye wash and emergency shower must be
available at the work place.

Hygiene measures Wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking, Remove and wash contaminated
clothing
before re-use.

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properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state Liquid
Appearance clear transparent liquid
Odor odorless
Color none
pH 12-12.5
Melting/freezing point 15°C
Boiling point/range 140°C
Flash point > 93°C
Evaporation rate (BuAc =1) <1
Flammability (solid, gas) Not
Applicable Flammability Limits in Air
Upper flammability limit Not applicable
Lower flammability limit Not applicable
Vapor pressure No information available
Vapor density No information available
Specific gravity No information available
Bulk density No information available
Relative density 1. 525 g/cm3 @ 20°C.
Water solubility Soluble in water
Solubility in other solvents No information
available Auto ignition temperature No
information available Decomposition temperature
No information
available Kinematic viscosity
Dynamic viscosity 79 CP
Log Pow No information available

Explosive properties No information available

Oxidizing properties No information available

9.2 Other information

Pour point No information available
Molecular weight No information available
VOC content(%) No information available
Density No information available

10. Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

Corrosive to metals especially aluminum and their reaction release hydrogen combustible gas.

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.

10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

Hazardous polymerization
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

High temperatures.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong Acids

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

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See also section 5.2.

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 11. Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity none

Inhalation Vapors may irritate throat and respiratory system.

Eye contact Causes serious eye damage.

Skin contact Causes skin irritation.

Ingestion Ingestion may cause stomach discomfort.

Sensitization This product does not contain any components suspected to be sensitizing.

Mutagenic effects This product does not contain any known or suspected mutagens.

Carcinogenicity This product does not contain any known or suspected carcinogens.

Reproductive toxicity This product does not contain any known or suspected reproductive hazards.

Routes of exposure Eye contact. Skin contact.

Routes of entry Eye contact.

Specific target organ

Not
toxicity (single exposure)
Specific target organ
classified
toxicity (repeated exposure)
Not

classified.

Aspiration hazard No hazard from product as supplied.

12. Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

The product component(s) are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude
the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.

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Toxicity to algae
This product is not considered toxic to algae.

Toxicity to fish
This product is not considered toxic to fish.

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates

This product is not considered toxic to invertebrates.

No product level data available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No product level data available.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Mobility
Soluble in water.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Not classified as PBT/vPvB by current EU criteria.

12.6 Other adverse effects.

None known.

13. Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Waste from residues / unused Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

products

Contaminated packaging Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal.

EWC Waste disposal No. According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product
specific, but
application specific. Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the
application for which the product was used. The following Waste Codes are
only suggestions: EWC waste disposal No: 07 01 04 Waste Code: 7152 Organic
waste without halogen.

14. Transport information

The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG,
IATA,ADR/RID/ADG).

14.1 UN Number
Not regulated

14.2 Proper shipping name

Not regulated

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14.3 Hazard class(es)
ADR/RID/ADN Hazard class Not
regulated IMDG Hazard class Not
regulated ICAO Hazard class/division Not
regulated

14.4 Packing group

ADR/RID/ADN Packing Group Not regulated
IMDG Packing group Not regulated
ICAO Packing group Not regulated

14.5 Environmental hazard

No

14.6 Special precautions

Not Applicable

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Please contact us for info regarding transport in Bulk.

15. Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Germany, Water
Water endangering class = 2
Endangering Classes
(VwVwS)

Australian Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons

No Poisons Schedule number allocated

New Zealand hazard classification Irritant

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HSNO approval no. HRS002503

Group number 6.3A, 8.3A

Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 of 20 May 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European
Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals
Agency, amending Directive 1999/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation
(EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC
and 2000/21/EC, including amendments.

This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition [NOHSC: 2011 (2003)].

National Occupational Health and Safety Commission’s Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances
[NOHSC:1008 (2004) 3rd Edition].

National Occupational Health and Safety Commission’s Exposure

Environment [NOHSC:1003 (1995)]. Safe Work

Australia.

Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport
by road or rail.

International inventories

USA (TSCA) Complies

European Union (EINECS and ELINCS) Complies
Canada (DSL) Complies
Philippines (PICCS) Complies
Japan (ENCS) Complies
China (IECSC) Complies
Australia (AICS) Complies
Korean (KECL) Complies
New Zealand (NZIoC) Complies

Restricted for use in Europe until REACH assessed. Please contact us if intended for use in Europe.

15.2 Chemical Safety Report

No information available

Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2 and 3

R22 - Harmful if
swallowed R36 -
Irritating to eyes R38 -
Irritating to skin
R41 - Risk of serious damage to

eyes R36/38 - Irritating to eyes

and skin

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Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3

H315 - Causes skin irritation

H318 - Causes serious eye
damage H302 - Harmful if
swallowed
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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