2/3

9.

Physical and chernical properties

tested in accordance with

Form:

liquid

Colour :

clear

Odour;

none reported

Melting point:

32 deg F

Boiling point:

212 deg F

Density :

1

Vapour pressure:

14 mm Hg

Viscosity:

> 1 (ether =1)

Solubility in water :

Soluble

pH value :

Alkaline

Flash point :

not applicable

ignition temperature:

not applicable

Explosive limits ;

not applicable

10.

Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition:

not applicable

Hazardous decomposition products:

Toxic fumes of sodium oxide.

Hazardous reactions;

Reacts violently with water, acids and base metals e.g.: aluminiuim, magnesium,

zinc (hydrogen formation).

Further information: hygroscopic

11.

Toxicological information

Effect on the eyes: severely corrosive

Effect on the skin: severely corrosive

12.

Ecological information

No information available

13

Disposal consideration

Examine possibilïties for re-utilisation.

Must be given special treatment on consultation with the manufacturer.

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code : 060299

14.

Transport information

GGVSee/MDG Code:

8

UN No.: 1824

MFAG : 705

EmS: 8

06

PG :

II

MPO : NO

GGVE/GGVS : Class 8

No. 42B

RID/ADR:

Class 8 No. 91B

N°. 42B

Warning sign: Hazard n°.

080 Substance no. 1824

ADNR : class 8

N° 42B Cat – ICAO/IATA-DGR: 8

1824

II

Limited quantity regulation applicable in accordance with a-marginal

number GGVE/RID/GGVS/ADR/ADNR in compliance with threshold value

Declaration for land shipment:

1824, Sodium hydroxide solution

Declaration for sea shipment:

Sodium hydroxide solution

Declaration for shipment by air:

Sodium hydroxide solution

Other information:

Corrosive. Keep separated from foodstuffs.