Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 40%, Fisher Chemical™

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

1310-73-2, 7732-18-5

Molecular Formula

HNaO

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

39.997

MDL Number

MFCD00003548

InChI Key

HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Synonym

sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic

PubChem CID

14798

ChEBI

CHEBI:32145

IUPAC Name

sodium;hydroxide

SMILES

[OH-].[Na+]

pH

12.0

Boiling Point

141.7°C

Melting Point

5°C

Quantity

4 L

Percent Purity

40 to 42%

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Poly Bottle

Vapor Pressure

3mmHg at 37°C

Physical Form

Liquid

Chemical Name or Material

Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 40% (w/w)

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Immediate medical attention is required.

NFPA

Health:3
Flammability:0
Instability:1

DOTInformation

DOT Class 8, : Corrosive

SDS

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Immediate medical attention is required.

NFPA

Health:3
Flammability:0
Instability:1

DOTInformation

DOT Class 8, : Corrosive

SDS