Literature

The Dow Chemical Company has developed several literature pieces providing health, safety and environmental information on caustic soda solution. Select the appropriate link below to download information or request a copy by mail. When requesting a copy by mail, you will be linked directly to our Literature Request Form.

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The Caustic Soda Solution Handbook

The Caustic Soda Solution Handbook
The handbook includes information regarding chemical and physical properties, safety and safety equipment, first aid, storage and handling systems, and procedures for unloading tank cars and trucks containing caustic soda solution. It includes several charts and graphs, which contain physical property data. It is a useful guide for engineers and other technical personnel who work with, or design systems for caustic soda solution. It is 26 pages. English (172KB PDF)
French-Canada (239KB PDF)
Spanish (502KB PDF)
Portuguese (357KB PDF)
Liquid Caustic Safe Handling and First Aid Wall Chart

Liquid Caustic Safe Handling and First Aid Wall Chart
This 20" x 26" poster discusses protective clothing, precautions for unloading and handling, dilution procedures, and first aid recommendations. It is an effective piece to hang in caustic soda solution unloading and storage facilities to emphasize appropriate protective equipment. English (40KB PDF)
Spanish (218KB PDF)
First Aid and Solution Spills Sticker

First Aid and Solution Spills Sticker
The Caustic Soda Sticker is 13" x 8 1/2". The sticker is adhesive backed and will adhere to various surfaces. Strategic locations for placing the sticker include bulletin boards in caustic soda solution unloading areas or on caustic soda solution storage tanks. The Solution Spills section summarizes the recommended clean up procedures in case of a spill. The First Aid section reviews recommended first aid in case of a chemical exposure.
Technical Data Sheet - Caustic Soda Suggested Safety Evaluation Guideline

This technical data sheet provides a list (non-exhaustive) of items for consideration when completing an evaluation of the safe handling and storage of caustic soda solution. English (22.1KB PDF)
French-Canada (25KB PDF)
Spanish (24KB PDF)
Technical Data Sheet - Caustic Soda Information Resources

This technical data sheet provides information on several resources that can aid your efforts in the safe handling, use and disposal of caustic soda solution. English (22.3KB PDF)
French-Canada (23KB PDF)
Spanish (26KB PDF)
Caustic Soda — Safety, First Aid and Unloading Video Tape

Caustic Soda — Safety, First Aid and Unloading Video Tape
The videotape is an excellent training tool for caustic soda solution safe handling. It is divided into three sections. The first section covers chemical and physical properties, safety and safety equipment, first aid and emergency response for caustic soda solution. The second demonstrates unloading procedures for liquid caustic soda solution tank cars and the third section explains unloading procedures for liquid caustic soda solution tank trucks. Approx. 25 minutes. VHS 1/2" format.
Chlorine Institute Catalog

Chlorine Institute Catalog
The Chlorine Institute publishes many literature pieces related to caustic soda and chlorine. Many of the Chlorine Institute publications are available by download. Visit The Chlorine Institute web site to view literature.


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