[A16037] CAS 1310-73-2 | Sodium hydroxide, pellets, 98%

CAS : 1310-73-2
UN# : UN1823
MDL : MFCD00003548
Hazard Class : 8
EINECS : 215-185-5
Packing Group : II

Chemical Properties

Formula : NaOH
Formula weight : 40.00
Melting Point : 318°
Boiling Point : 1390°
Density : 2.13
Sensitivity : Hygroscopic. Air Sensitive. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Pellets
Solubility : Soluble in water, methanol, glycerol and ethanol. Insoluble in acetone and ether.

Applications

Sodium hydroxide is widely used in variety of large scale Application such as pulp and paper manufacturing, in the production of soap and detergents as well as water treatment. It finds application in the base- driven hydrolysis of esters, amides and alkyl halides. It is also used as an industrial cleaning agent, an additive in drilling mud to increase alkalinity in bentonite in petroleum industry and as a powerful degreaser on stainless steel and glass bakeware. It is utilized in the Maxam-Gilbert DNA sequencing technique, chocolate and cocoa processing, soft drink processing, caramel coloring production and for thickening ice cream. It is often used to neutralize acids and prepare sodium salts of reagents. It forms a solution with sodium dodecyl sulfate and plays an important role for the decontamination of mycobacteria.

Notes

Air sensitive and hygroscopic. It is deliquescent and readily absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide in air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and organic materials.Other References :
Merck : 14,8627
UN# : UN1823

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H314-H318Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statements : P260-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P301+P330+P331-P405-P501aDo not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
위험 문구 : 35Causes severe burns.
안전 문구 : 26-37/39-45In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).