SODIUM HYDROXIDE†
| CAS # | 1310-73-2 |
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| Formula |
NaOH |
| Synonyms |
caustic soda; lye; soda lye; sodium hydrate |
| Physical description | Colorless to white, odorless solid (flakes, beads, granular form). | ||
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| Boiling point | 2534°F | Molecular weight | 40 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 605°F | Vapor pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) |
| Flash point | Vapor density | ||
| Specific gravity | 2.13 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 0 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 1 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 2260 | ||
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| Sampler/Sampling media | Mixed cellulose ester filter (MCEF) 0.8 micron (37 mm) and filter spacer with Na₂CO₃ impregnated backup pad, in a 3-piece cassette [SKC 225-9001] | ||
| Sampling time* | 240-480 min |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 480-960 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 2 L/min |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | 30 L(15 min - C) |
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| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | 2 L/min |
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| Analytical method instruments | AAS/AES | ||
| Method reference | OSHA ID-121 (fully validated) | ||
| Notes | Results will be reported from the elemental analysis for the element only; the stated identity of the actual sample contents is based on the assumption that the material sampled is as identified by the compliance officer using available documentation of materials and processes. An elemental result provided may be converted to the desired compound by multiplying the result by the appropriate stoichiometric factor. A 91B report specific to the compound (including the stoichiometric conversion) may by be provided upon request by contacting the laboratory. The stoichiometric factor for sodium hydroxide from sodium is 1.740. Analysis for this analyte is based on water solubility. |
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| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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| Bulk Method | This analysis is for the metal component of this analyte only. The conversion back to the analyte is a mathematical one assuming all metal present is from the analyte source. |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
2 mg/m³ |
REL-TWA | TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA | |||
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C |
2 mg/m³ |
TLV-C |
2 mg/m³ [1992] |
PEL-C |
2 mg/m³ |
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| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
10 mg/m³ |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed | Notes: | ||||||
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
0.5 mg/m³/5 mg/m³/50 mg/m³ |
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Sodium hydroxide, solid NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Sodium hydroxide Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/12/2021