BBGLG - ITEM 39

Product Identification

Product ID:ITEM 39
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F000353
MSDS Number: BBGLG

Responsible Party
WESTERN CHEMICAL COMPANY

Emergency Phone: 816/842-0560

Cage: 08824

Contractor
WESTERN WATER MANAGEMENT/WESTERN CHEMICAL CO
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116-4414 US

Telephone: 816-842-0560

Cage: 08824

Ingredients

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATING TO SKIN. CONTACT WITH EYES COULD
CAUSE BURNS. INGESTION HARMFUL.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN AND/OR EYE CONTACT: FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH LOTS OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. FOR EYES CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: HAVE
CONSCIOUS VICTIM DRINK LOTS OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. SEE A
PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF FIRE IS
NEAR CHEMICALS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMP (OVER 600F) MAY PRODUCE
CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROGEN, NITROGEN OXIDES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS MAY BE FLUSHED TO SEWER WITH
LARGE VOLUME OF WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
STORE IN A COOL AREA. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOTN USE.
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Exposure Controls

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY SHOWER AND EYE WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
1345 TANEY, NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1, WATER=1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW LIQUID WITH A FAINT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:81

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
CONCENTRATED ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, NITROGEN, NITROGEN OXIDES FROM
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE QUANTITIES, CONSULT
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVED PROCEDURES.

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