BCQFH - FOTOFOIL A ETCHANT

Product Identification

Product ID:FOTOFOIL A ETCHANT
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N008406
MSDS Number: BCQFH

Responsible Party
MILLER DIAL CORP., FOTOFOIL DIVISION
4400 N TEMPLE CITY BLVD
EL MONTE, CA 91731
US

Cage: 91345

Contractor
MILLER DIAL CORP FOTOFOIL DIVISION
EL MONTE, CA 91731 US

Cage: 91345

Ingredients

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

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:MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H*20 FOR @ LEAST 15 MIN. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:FLUSH W/H*20. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CAUSTIC SODA IS NONCOMBUSTIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS,WILL REACT W/H*20/STEAM TO
PRODUCE HEAT.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ANY SPILLAGE WITH H*20. DILUTE ACID
(ACETIC ACID) MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE THE FINAL TRACES OF CAUSTIC
SODA (MFR).

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE AREAS SHOULD HAVE TRAPPED
FLOOR DRAINS.MATERIAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED CORROSIVE.MATL THAT
REACTS W/CAUSTIC SODA SHOULD NOT BE STORED NEARBY.
Other Precautions:DISSOLVES WITH LIBERATION OF MUCH HEAT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP PROT DEPENDING ON
CONDITION OF USE.
Ventilation:GOOD MECHANICAL VENT;PROCESS TANKS MUST BE EXHAUSTED
(LOCAL)
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES W/FACE SHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN & SAFETY SHOWER; VINYL
GLOVES ALSO SUITABLE
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAPOR PRESSURE: 1 MM HG @ 139C. SOLUBILITY: 42 GRAMS/100 ML @ 0C. %
VOLATILE BY VOLUME: NONCOMBUSTIBLE.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2534F
Spec Gravity:2.130
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS/FLAKES.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS & OTHER ORGANIC CHEMICALS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
REGARDING HEALTH & POLLUTION. WASTE CAUSTIC SODA SHOULD NOT BE
DISCHARGED DIRECTLY INTO SEWERS/STREAMS.

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