Sodium Hydroxide Solution CAS 1310-73-2
Common name: Caustic soda
Safety & storage
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Korean regulatory status
Controlled Hazardous Substance (K-OSHA)
Workplace Monitoring Substance (K-OSHA)
Acutely Toxic Substance (CCA)
Storage & management
Cabinet: B / Shelf: BASE-1
Quantity on hand: Not specified
Responsible person: DM
Key safety notes
- Corrosive — wear PPE
- Segregate from acids
- Heat generated when diluting - add to water, never water to base
- Store below eye level
Status explanations
- Controlled Hazardous Substance (K-OSHA)
- Poses a significant health risk to workers. Requires SDS, proper labeling, and worker training.
- Workplace Monitoring Substance (K-OSHA)
- Requires employers to periodically measure the substance's concentration in the workplace air to ensure safety.
- Acutely Toxic Substance (CCA)
- Can cause serious harm or death from a single, short-term exposure. Classified as a 'Toxic Substance' (유독물질).