Product ID:OPTI-SPERSE 10
MSDS Date:03/25/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N058469
MSDS Number: BXDBZ

BETZ ENTEC INC

200 WITMER RD
HORSHAM, PA 19044
US

Emergency Phone: 800-877-1940

Info Phone: 215-674-9200

Cage: 57394

BETZDEARBORN INC.

TREVOSE,, PA 19053 US

Telephone: 215-942-3355

Cage: 57394

SODIUM HYDROXIDE; (CAUSTIC SODA) (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SLIGHTLY IRRITATING TO THE SKIN.
SEVERE IRRITANT TO THE EYES. MAY CAUSE REDNESS OR ITCHING OF SKIN,
IRRITATION &/OR TEARING OF EYES (DIRECT CONTACT). MISTS/AEROSOLS
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE TOXIC IF
ORALLY INGESTED. CHRONIC:NO EVIDENCE OF POTENTIAL CHRONIC EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. WASH EXPOS AREA W/LG QTY OF SOAP
SOLN/WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
IMMED CONT MD FOR ADDNL TREATMENT. INHAL:REMOVE VICTIM FROM CONTAM
AREA T O FRESH AIR. APPLY APPROP FIRST AID TREATMENT AS NEC.
INGEST:DO NOT FEED ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON/CONVULSIVE VICTIM. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IMMED CONT MD. DILUTE CONTENTS OF STOM USING 3-4
(SUPDAT)

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA, USE SPECIFIED PROT EQUIP. CONTAIN &
ABSORB ON ABSORB MATL. PLACE IN WASTE DISP CNTNR. WASTE CHARACTS OF
ABSORBED MATL/ANY CONTAM SOIL, SHOULD BE DETERMINED I/A/W RCRA
REGS. FLUSH AREA W/WAT ER. WET AREA MAY BE SLIPPERY. SPREAD
SAND/GRIT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRUMS & PAILS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. REASONABLE & SAFE CHEMICAL STORAGE. ALKALINE. DO NOT MIX
W/ACIDIC MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS W/IN USE
LIMITATIONS OR ELSE USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR
RESPIRATORS. IF VENT IS INADEQ OR SIGNIFICANT PRODUCT EXPOS IS
LIKELY, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP W/DUST OR MIST FILTERS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN AIR CONTAMINANTS BELOW
EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES. WASH OFF AFTER (SUPDAT)
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USE PROT EQUIP I/A/W 29 CFR 1910.132-134.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:GLASSES MILK/WATER. WASTE DISP METH:IN APPROVED
LANDFILL. PROT GLOVES:EACH USE. REPLACE AS NECESSARY. EYE PROT:&
FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:28.0F,-2.2C
Vapor Pres:18
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:1.131
pH:11.3
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID; SLIGHT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT CONTAMINATE. BETZ TANK CLEAN-OUT
CATEGORY 'B'.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION (DESTRUCTIVE
FIRES) YIELDS ELEMENTAL OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISP MUST BE I/A/W FED, STATE & LOC REGS . WATER
CONTAM W/THIS PROD MAY BE SENT TO SANITARY SEWER TREATMENT
FACILITY, I/A/W ANY LOC AGREEMENT, PERMITTED WASTE TREATMENT
FACILITY/DISCHARGED UNDER NPDES PERMIT. PROD (AS IS) - INCIN/BURY
(SUPDAT)

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