Description
Caustic Soda
Pearls/Flakes*9%
Molecular Formula: NaOH, Molecular Weight: *0, CAS No.:
********2, UN No.: ***3, Dangerous Classification: 8.
Application:Â Used as a raw material in the
manufacturing of soaps, detergents, textiles and paper.
 Also, in water softening and treatment, drilling mud in oil
field, refining petroleum products, in sanitation, hygiene
products. In food and drug industry, it is used as acidity
regulator, alkali, impregnant’s pigment.
Potential Acute Health Effects:Â Very
hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant,
permeating), of eye contact (irritant, corrosive), of ingestion, of
inhalation. The amount of tissue damage depends on length of
contact. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or
blindness. Skin contact can produce inflammation and
blistering. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to
gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning,
sneezing and coughing. Severe over-exposure can produce lung
damage, choking, unconsciousness or death. Inflammation of the eye
is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin
inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or
occasionally blistering.
Personal Protection:Â Suggested to wear full
suit, splash goggles, dust respirator, boots and gloves. Consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product. In case of eyes
contacted, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
*5 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention
immediately. In case of skin contacted, immediately flush skin with
plenty of water for at least *5 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly
clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Transportation and Storage:Â Caustic soda
beads must be stored in steel drum or other well-sealed packages,
thickness of packaging must be more than 0.5 mm, compression
resistance of packaging must more than 0.5Pa. All packaging must be
printed “Corrosive†symbol. Keep container tightly
closed and in a cool, well-ventilated area. Never add water to this
product. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. Keep away from incompatibles such as
oxidizers, reducing agents, metals, acids, alkalis, moisture. In
case of burning, use water, sand or fire extinguisher to put out
fire, however, please pay attention to the corrosive liquid when
castic soda beads are solved in water.