BDJQF - SODIUM HYDROXIDE

  • MSDS: BDJQF
  • Manufacturer: J T BAKER CHEMICAL CO
  • Product Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-209-1309
Product Identification

Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:08/28/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-209-1309
MSDS Number: BDJQF

Responsible Party
J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151

Info Phone: (201) 859-2151

Cage: 5B970

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

Ingredients

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(IPR-MOUS)(MG/KG):40
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ROUTES OF ENTRY-EYES:YES. ACCORDING TO
MFG; TLV & PEL IS 2 MG/M3. SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
SECTION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/A .
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESS INHAL OF DUST IS IRRI & MAY BE SEVER
DAMAG TO RESP PASSAGE &/LUNGS.CNTCT W/SKIN/EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRI/BURNS.INGEST IS HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL.INGEST MAY CAUSE SEVERE
BURN OF MOUTH & STOM. I NGEST MAY CAUSE NAUSEA & VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid

First Aid:CALL PHYS.EYES & SKIN:IMMED FLUSH EYES/SKIN W/LGE AMTS OF WTR
FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOV CONTAM CLTHNG & SHOES. INGEST:DO
NOT INDUCE VOMIT,IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LGE AMTS OF WTR. FOLLOW
W/DILUTED VIN EGAR, FRUIT JUICE/WHITE OF EGGS,BEATEN W/WTR.
INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION).

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD W/WTR; DO NOT SPLATTER/SPLASH THS MATL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CNTCT W/MOIST/WTR MAY GEN SUFFIC HEAT TO
IGN COMBUS MATL.REACTS W/MST METAL TO PRODUCE HYDRO GAS;WHCH CAN
FORM AN EXPLO MIXTURE W/AIR.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH
CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER &
COVER, REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WTR.
Neutralizing Agent:J.T. BAKER NEUTRACIT-2 CAUSTIC NEUTRALIZER IS RECOMM
FOR SPLLS OF THS PRODUCT.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. STORE IN A DRY AREA ISOLATE FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:N/K

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 60 PPM; A
HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS
LEVEL; A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED S CBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKER GOGG & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM; APRON; EYEWASH; DELUGE SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKN,ON CLTHNG.AVOID SPLAT
BY SLOW ADD TO SOLN.AVOID BRTH DUST.KEEP IN TGHT CLOS CNTNR.USE(SUP
DAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:N.FL PT MTD:N.WRK HYG PRAC:W/ADEQU VENT.WASH THOROU AFTER HAND.
PRODUCT CODES WHICH ARE BASED ON TYPE OF GRADE ARE AS
FOLLOWS:3730;3722;5312;5104;3729;3734;3726;5045;3723;5022;3736;3728

Chemical Properties

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2534F/1390C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:604F/318C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:2.13
pH:N/K-FP
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE; ODORLESS SOLID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WTR;STRNG ACIDS;MST COMMON MTL;COMBUS MATL;ORGANIC
MATL;ZINC;ALUM;MAGNESIUM;HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/K

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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