MVC-MSDS-B-002P/L

Safety Data Sheet Issue Date : 05/02/15

Rev. Code : 02-B
CAUSTIC SODA Page 1 of 4

I. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for
several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
Product Name Caustic Soda, 50% easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Caustic Soda, 32%
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Recommended Chemicals manufacture; neutralising agent; P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all
use of the pulp and paper, aluminum, detergent, contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
chemical and and textile processing; oil refining; P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
restrictions on process cleaning; reclaiming rubber; doctor/physician.
use etching and electroplating. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Manufacturer Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation Storage:
3rd Floor Philamlife, 126 L.P. Leviste St. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant
Salcedo Village, Makati City inner liner.
P405: Store locked up.
For Assistance Call : (02) 817-8971 to 76
loc 214; Direct line (02) 817-1830 Disposal:
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with
Iligan Plant Assumption Heights, Iligan City
applicable local, regional, national, and/or international
Tel: (063) 221-9466, 221-1190 regulations.
Batangas Depot BBTI Compound, Bauan, Batangas
Tel: (043) 980-5869
Cebu Depot Ceniza St., Ouano, Mandaue City
III. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS
Tel: (032) 344-5259, 345-0639

Davao Depot Bunawan, Davao City Chemical

Identity Sodium Hydroxide(liquid)
Tel: (082) 236-0015
Trade Caustic soda, lye, soda lye,
Names/ sodium hydrate, sodium
II. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Synonyms hydroxide(NaOH)
Concentration,%
Symbols CAS
Component Name 50% Caustic 32% Caustic
Number
Soda Soda
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 48.0, min. 30.0-32.0
Water 7732-18-5 52.0, max. 68.0-70.0

IV. FIRST AID MEASURES

Signal Word: DANGER! Description of first-aid measures: In all instances, seek
immediate medical attention.
Hazard statements: Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. not breathing. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. No
H335: May cause respiratory irritation. mouth to mouth or mouth to nose resuscitation.
H302: Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion: Rinse mouth. If victim is conscious and alert, give a
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life small glass of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting.
H290: May be corrosive to metals. Skin contact: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Precautionary statements: Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing before
reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Prevention Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
P260: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. at least 15minutes.
P264: Wash hand thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection Most important symptoms/effects, both acute and delayed
/face protection. Highly corrosive and can cause severe pain. Causes blisters and
P273: Avoid release to the environment. burns. Corrosive to the eyes with a danger of vision
impairment/blindness. Ingestion causes burns in the mouth,
Response:
throat and esophagus. Inhalation of product may cause
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep irritation, high levels can cause difficulty in breathing and
at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. possible lung damage. May cause serious permanent
P301+ P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT damage.
induce vomiting

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Rev. Code : 02
CAUSTIC SODA Page 2 of 4

Indication of any immediate medical attention and VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE
special treatment needed: Treat symptomatically as for
strong alkalis. Burns are not immediately painful; onset of Precautions for safe handling: Use protective equipment (see
pain may be minutes to hours. Symptoms of pulmonary Section 8). Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation of
edema can be delayed up to 48 hours after exposure. For vapors and skin and eye contact. Change contaminated or
inhalation, consider oxygen, and avoid gastric lavage or soaked clothing immediately. Wash hands after handling.
emesis. For cases of suspected ingestion, perform Use work methods which minimize aerosol production. Addition
endoscopy. In cases of severe esophageal corrosion, the of water directly to this product may cause vigorous
use of therapeutic doses of steroids should be considered. reaction/boiling. Always dilute by carefully pouring the product
General supportive measures with continual monitoring of into the water.
gas exchange, acid-base balance, electrolytes, and fluid Keep away from foodstuffs, drinks and tobacco.
intake are also required. Keep away from incompatible products and naked flames/heat.
Do not discharge the waste into drains.
First Aid Facilities: Eye wash station, safety shower and
normal washroom facilities. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated bunded area and keep
protected from light and direct sunlight.
Suitable packaging material: stainless steel nickel,
V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES polyethylene polypropylene, glass -stoneware/porcelain
Extinguishing media Non suitable packaging material: lead, aluminum, copper ,
Suitable extinguishing media: Regular dry chemical, zinc, bronze, tin
carbon dioxide, fine water spray, regular foam Minimum storage temperature: 25C for 50% solution, 20C
Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet. for 30% solutions. Mild steel tanks must be stress relieved
if storing material above 40C for concentrations of 30% or
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: higher concentrations.
Not combustible, but contact with moisture or water may Keep away from combustible materials, acids, water, steam,
generate sufficient heat to ignite combustible materials. metals, oxidising agents, aluminium, zinc, tin, ammonium
Forms flammable and explosive hydrogen through salts, and nitroaromatic or organohalogens.
corrosion of metals. Generates dense black smoke and
may form toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO), carbon
dioxide (CO2) and sodium oxide (Na2O). VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PROTECTION
Special protective actions for firefighters: Do not breathe
fumes. Respirator with independent air-supply and airtight Control parameters
garment is required. Fight fire in early stages if safe to do Exposure limits USA-ACGIH 2007 : Ceiling = 2 mg/m
so. Containers close to fire should be removed immediately (maximum value)
or cooled with water. Do not allow contaminated EH40 WEL 2007; STEL 2 mg/m3
extinguishing water to enter the soil, groundwater or Appropriate engineering controls: Provide sufficient
surface waters. ventilation to keep airborne levels below the exposure limits.
Personal protective equipment
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area. Final choice of appropriate protection will vary according
Personal precautions, protective equipment and
to methods of handling, engineering controls and risk
emergency procedures: Evacuate all unprotected
personnel. Put on protective equipment (see Section 8). assessments undertaken.
Respiratory protection Respiratory equipment with
Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure
adequate ventilation/exhaust extraction. combination filter.
Hand protection: Nitrile, butyl rubber, polyvinyl chloride
Environmental precautions: Avoid entry of product into (PVC), or neoprene gloves with long sleeves.
drains, sewers, surface/ground water system or soil. Eye / face protection: Safety glasses with side shields,
goggles or full-face shield
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Skin protection: Appropriate protective clothing to protect
Contain and recover liquid when possible. Do not flush
against possible skin contact.
residues to the sewer. Residues can be diluted with water
or neutralized with dilute acid such as acetic, hydrochloric
or sulfuric. Absorb neutralized residue on clay, vermiculite
or other inert substance and package in a suitable
container for disposal according to applicable regulations.

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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date : 04/15/15
Rev. Code : 02-A
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IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Routes of exposure: inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact

Appearance Colorless to slightly turbid
liquid Potential acute effects
Odor Odorless Highly corrosive to any tissue with which it comes into contact.
Produces burns, deep ulceration and gelatinous necrotic areas
Odor threshold Not applicable at the site of contact. Low systemic toxicity.
pH >14 at 100g/l at 20oC Inhalation: After 24-36 hours, injured persons may develop
Freezing point 12C serious shortness of breath and lung edema. High
Boiling point /range 142 - 144C concentrations may cause severe lung damage.
Ingestion: Causes burning of the mouth, throat and
Flash point Not applicable esophagus; vomiting; diarrhea; edema (swelling) of larynx
Evaporation rate Not available and subsequent suffocation. Perforation of gastro-
Flammability Not applicable intestinal tract can occur. May cause serious permanent
Flammability/explosive limits Not applicable damage.
Skin contact: May cause serious chemical burns to the skin.
Vapor pressure, 50% NaOH (20C) : 2 hPa (mbar) It can penetrate to deeper layers of skin and corrosion will
Vapor density No data available continue until removed. The severity of injury depends on
Relative density 50% NaOH : 1.500 g/mL,min the concentration and the duration of exposure
(water = 1), 30C 32% NaOH : 1.322-1.344g/mL Eye contact: Causes severe burns and serious eye damage.
Solubility Completely soluble Immediate first aid is imperative. Risk of permanent
corneal damage, loss of sight and blindness.
Partition coefficient: Not relevant
n-octanol/water Chronic Effects: May aggravate existing respiratory disorders
Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, or may lead to
respiratory disorders, or dermatitis in some individuals.
Decomposition temperature Not available
Viscosity, 50% NaOH Viscosity (20C) : 78 mPa.s Numerical measures of toxicity
LD50 (Intrapertioneal, Mouse): 40 mg/kg
(Oral, Rabbit): >500 mg/kg
Skin (rabbit) severe irritation : 500 mg/24hr
X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Eyes (rabbit) severe irritation : 1 mg/30 sec rinse
Reactivity: Exothermic reaction with water, strong acids and
other incompatible materials. Reacts with some metals to
release hydrogen. XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Rapidly absorbs carbon dioxide from the air, forming sodium Ecotoxicity
carbonate. Slowly absorbs moisture from the air. FISH TOXICITY: 240 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Bluegill
(Lepomismacrochirus)
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Forms flammable INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY: 330000-1000000 ug/L 48 hour(s)
hydrogen gas with zinc and aluminum. May ignite or explode LC50 (Mortality) Cockle (Cerastoderma edule)
on contact with combustible materials. Carbon monoxide ALGAL TOXICITY: 765 ug/L 30 day(s) (Biomass)
gas may form upon contact with reducing sugars, food and Algae,phytoplankton,algal mat (Algae)
beverage products in enclosed spaces. PHYTOTOXICITY: 230 ug/L 21 week(s) (Biomass) Waterweed
Conditions to avoid: Extremes of temperature and direct (Elodea canadensis)
sunlight, heat, moisture, light metals, exposure to air or
Persistence and degradability:
carbon dioxide and incompatibles
Biodegradation (In water): Not applicable
Incompatible materials: Acids, water, steam, water mixtures, Photodegradation (In air) : Overall half-life time: 13 s,
metals/alloys(zinc, aluminum, copper, lead, tin, brass, Neutralization by atmospheric carbon dioxide
bronze), metal salts, halogenated hydrocarbons, acid
anhydrides, ketones, glycols, acetaldehyde, acrolein, Bioaccumulative potential : An accumulation in aquatic
acrylonitrile, allyl alcohol, nitroaromatics, organic peroxides, organisms is not to be expected
oxidizing materials, combustible materials. Mobility in the soil. Very mobile in soils. During movement
Hazardous decomposition products: hydrogen gas, carbon through soil some ion exchange will occur. Some of the
monoxide, carbon dioxide, sodium oxide. Can induce hydroxide may remain in the aqueous phase and will move
downward through soil in the direction of groundwater flow.
hazardous polymerization of acetaldehyde, acrolein, and
acrylonitrile.

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Rev. Code : 02
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Other adverse effects. Toxic effect on fish, plankton and on Canadian Regulations
sedentary organisms. The toxicity to aquatic life will be WHMIS Classification: Not determined.
influenced be the hardness and alkalinity of the receiving
water. The upper pH limit tolerated by most freshwater fish European Regulations
is 8.4; the pH must generally be greater than 9 before the EC Classification (assigned): C Corrosive
aqueous environment becomes lethal for fully developed EC Classification may be inconsistent with independently-
fish. Freshwater algae are destroyed above pH 8.5 researched data.

Danger/Hazard Symbol: C Corrosive

XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
EC Risk and Safety Phrases:
Reuse or reprocess, if possible. Can be dissolved carefully in R 35 Causes severe burns.
water and greatly diluted or carefully neutralised with dilute S Keep locked-up and out of reach of children.
acid and flushed to drain with copious amounts of water. S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
Empty containers must be decontaminated. Dispose of in with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
accordance with all Government and Local regulations. S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION possible).

UN Number 1824 National Inventories

UN Proper Shipping Name SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION Australian Chemical Inventory(AICS) : Listed
Transport hazard class 8(Corrosive)
Packing group II
Canadian Chemical Inventory(DSL) : Listed
China Chemical Inventory(IECS ): Listed
European Union Inventory(EINECS) : 215-185-5
Japan Chemical Inventory(ENCS ): 1-410; 2-1972
Korean Chemical Inventory(KECL) : KE-31487
New Zealand Chemical Inventory(NZIOC) : Listed
Label
Philippines - Priority Chemical List(PICCS) : Listed
U.S. Inventory (TSCA) : Listed
Environmental Hazards
Marine Pollutant : No IMDG
Environmentally Hazardous : No ADR(Road), AND(Water),
IATA (Air) XVI. OTHER INFORMATION

The information herein is presented in good faith and believed

to be correct as of the date of issue. However, no warranty,
XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
expressed or implied, is made by Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation
regarding the products merchantability, fitness for a
U.S. Regulations: particular purpose, performance, safety or stability. This
CERCLA Sections 102a/103 Hazardous Substances information is not intended to be all-inclusive as to the
(40 CFR 302.4): 1000 LBS RQ manner and conditions of use, handling, storage, disposal
SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous and other factors that may involve other or additional legal,
Substances (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. environmental, safety or performance considerations, and
Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation assumes no liability whatsoever
SARA Title III Section 304 Extremely Hazardous for the use of or reliance upon this information. No
Substances (40 CFR 355.40): Not regulated. suggestions for use are intended as, and nothing herein
SARA Title III Sections 311/312 Hazardous Categories shall be construed as, a recommendation to infringe any
(40 CFR 370.21): existing patents or to violate any existing laws or regulations.
Acute: Yes
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Reactive: Yes
Sudden release: No
SARA Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
OSHA Process Safety (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.

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