sodium hydroxide
caustic soda
Identification
| Name | sodium hydroxide |
| IUPAC | sodium hydroxide |
| CAS Number | 1310-73-2 |
| EINECS | 215-185-5 |
| FDA UNII | 55X04QC32I |
| Molecular Formula | H Na O |
| Molecular Weight | 39.99693928 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003548 |
| Nikkaji Number | J44.032I |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1763 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Sodium Hydroxide |
| GSFA Codex | Sodium hydroxide (524) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | sodium hydroxide |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | sodium hydroxide |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 1310-73-2 ; SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 155 -- CANNED VEGETABLES |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white pellet, flake, stick (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Flash Point | 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | buffering agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 40 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | pH control agents, processing aids |
| Recommendation for sodium hydroxide usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for sodium hydroxide flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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