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Sodium hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide chemical structure
CAS Number1310-73-2
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight40.00 g/mol

What is Sodium hydroxide?

Sodium hydroxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 1310-73-2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

NaOH

Molecular Weight

40.00 g/mol

Grade

puriss. p.a.

Assay/Purity

≥98%

Impurities

≤0.0003% total nitrogen (N)
≤0.0005% heavy metals (as Pb)
≤1% Na2CO3

Density

1.515 g/mL at 25 °C

Solubility

H2O: soluble1 M, clear, colorless

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H290-H314

Precautionary Statements

P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

318 °C(lit.)

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤5 mg/kg
phosphate (PO43-): ≤5 mg/kg
silicate (as SiO2): ≤10 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤30 mg/kg

Cation Traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤1 mg/kg
Ca: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
Hg: ≤0.05 mg/kg
K: ≤200 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤2 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

EC Number

215-185-5

WGK Germany

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