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Document ID (ISN)76835
CIS number 01-682
Year 1997
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.20
Title Sodium hydroxide and its aqueous solutions
Original title Hydroxyde de sodium et solutions aqueuses [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, CD-ROM CD 613, May 2000. Rev.ed. 4p. Illus. 17 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Update of data sheet already summarized in CIS 88-1817. Toxicity: severe caustic ocular lesions with possible sequelae (opacities, glaucoma, cataract); caustic lesions of the gastric tract; metabolic acidosis; oesophageal or gastric perforation. Exposure limits (France): TWA = 2mg/m3. EEC number and mandatory labelling codes: No.011-002-00-6; C, R35, S26, S37/39, S45, 215-185-5. Complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM analysed under CIS 01-201.
Descriptors (primary) sodium hydroxide; France; threshold limit values
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; data sheet; fire hazards; toxicology; caustic substances; explosion hazards; labelling; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Inorganic substances