Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-077-8570
MSDS Number: BCXNJ

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: >97%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:HIGHLY CORROSIVE ACTION UPON BODY TISSUE.

First Aid:SPEED IN REMOVING THIS CAUSTIC MATERIAL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
IS OF VERY IMPORTANCE TO AVOID BURNS. REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AT ONCE AND GIVE SHOWER UNDER DELUGE TUPE OF WATER,
IRRIGATE EYES WI TH WARM WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD WITH WATER,DO NOT SPLASH OR SPLASH
MATERIAL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONCOMBUSTIBLE BUT SOLID FORM IN CONTACT
WITH MOISTURE MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO SEE SUP DATA

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT AND REMOVE WITH A BROOM IN A LARGE
BUCKET. DILUTE WITH WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M HCL. DRAIN INTO A
SEWER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE OF
CONTAINERS. STORE IN A DRY PLACE. PROTECT AGAINST MOISTURE. STORE
SEPARATELY FROM ACIDS,METALS,OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PLASTIC OVERALLS
Supplemental Safety and Health
IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. CONTAINER SIZE: 1 LB BOTTLE

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2534F,1390C
Spec Gravity:2.120
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, DELIQUESCENT PIECES, LUMPS OR STICKS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE,METALS,EXPLOSIVES,ORGANIC PEROXIDES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS ON CONTACT
WITH METALS

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT INTO A LARGE VESSEL CONTAINING WATER.
NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M HCL. DISCHARGE INTO THE SEWER WITH SUFFICIENT
WATER.

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