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Sodium Hydroxide

CAS 1310-73-2 · HNaO

Hazard class

Danger — Corrosive

Pictograms

Corrosive

H-statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Processing aids not otherwise specifiedpH regulating agentIntermediateBleaching agentProcessing aids, specific to petroleum productionCleaning agent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL C 2 mg/m3
OSHA PEL TWA 2 mg/m3
IDLH 10 mg/m3

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

SODIUM HYDROXIDE · 1310-73-2 · Caustic soda · Sodium hydrate · Aetznatron · Soda lye · White caustic · Soda, caustic

Molecular weight

39.997 g/mol

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Corrosive

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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