BDFQG - O-S-598

  • MSDS: BDFQG
  • Manufacturer: PENNWALT CORP
  • Product Name: O-S-598
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-174-6581
Product Identification

Product ID:O-S-598
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6581
MSDS Number: BDFQG

Responsible Party
PENNWALT CORPORATION
THREE PARKWAY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
US

Emergency Phone: 215-587-7695

Info Phone: 215-587-7695

Cage: 7K913

Contractor
PENNWALT CORPORATION/ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 US

Telephone: 215-587-7711

Cage: 7K913

Ingredients

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

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:CORROSIVE TO SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE AND RAPID
BURNS

First Aid

First Aid:REMOVE FROM SKIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AT ONCE

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:AVOID WATER UNLESS FLOODING QUANTITIES ARE
AVAILABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS WITH WATER TO CREATE HEAT.
REACTION WITH SOME METALS WILL CREATE HYDROGEN

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP SPILLAGE. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. USE
DILUTE ACETIC ACID OR VINEGAR TO NEUTRALIZE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM ACIDS, METALS, EXPLOSIVES,
ORGANIC PEROXIDES AND EASILY IGNITIBLE MATERIALS

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:U.S.BUREAU OF MINES APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE APRON, SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:2.13
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS OR FLAKES

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM,ZINC
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP FROM FLAMMABLES, ACIDS, METALS, &
PEROXIDES

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