BBDHK - CAUSTIC SODA-FLAKE OR SOLID
- MSDS: BBDHK
- Manufacturer: BASF WYANDOTTE CORP
- Product Name: CAUSTIC SODA-FLAKE OR SOLID
- National Stock Number: 6810-00D000770
Product Identification
Product ID:CAUSTIC SODA-FLAKE OR SOLID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000770
MSDS Number: BBDHK
Responsible Party
WYANDOTTE, MI 48192-3729
US
Emergency Phone: 313-282-3300
Info Phone: 313-282-3300
Cage: EO036
Contractor
Telephone: 313-282-3300
Cage: EO036
Ingredients
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1310-73-2
RTECS: WB4900000
Fraction By Weight: 96.5%
OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
UNIDENTIFIED COMPONENTS
Fraction By Weight: BALANCE
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEVERE BURNS TO EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT;MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.CHRONI:DAMAGE TO ALL
BODY TISSUES.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE,SKN:IRRT,SEV BURNS.INHL:SEV
BURNS,EDEMA,PNEUMON.INGEST:SEV BURNS,DYSPHAG,PAIN,EDEMA,VOMIT,SHOCK
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMIT. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED:USE REASONABLE CARE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL OR SWEEP SPILLAGE INTO CLOSABLE
CONTAINERS. WEAR DUST MASK & FULL BODY PROTECT. AVOID ALL EYE,SKN
CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE OR INGEST. WASH DOWN TRACE RESIDUALS
W/DILUTE HCL TO SEWER. (TO REMOVE S LIPPERY AREAS) USE OIL VINEGAR
AS ALT TO HCL.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID EYE, SKN CONTACT. STORE IN
COOL,DRY AREA. AVOID MOISTURE, HUMIDITY, WATER,AIR.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE DUST/PARTICULATE MAST AS REQD.
Ventilation:LOCAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,FULL SKIN AND EYE
PROTECTION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSIVE MATERIAL:USE REASONABLE CARE. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND
SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE DUST/MIST.
Chemical Properties
HCC:C2
Spec Gravity:2.13
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE FLAKES OR BEADS.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE, ACIDS, HUMIDITY, WATER, AIR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM OR LANDFILL AFTER NEUTRALIZATION (HCL)
IAW ALL LAWS & REGS.
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