BDJHY - SODIUM HYDROXIDE
- MSDS: BDJHY
- Manufacturer: J T BAKER CHEMICAL CO
- Product Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-201-0909
Product Identification
Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:04/25/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-201-0909
MSDS Number: BDJHY
Responsible Party
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US
Emergency Phone: 215-279-7777
Preparer: THEODORE MARINARA
Cage: 5B970
Contractor
Telephone: 800-582-2537
Cage: 9K580
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
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL-POSS SEVERE DAMAGE OF RESPIR
PASSAGE/LUNGS. EYES/SKIN-SEVERE IRRIT/BURNS.
INGEST-NAUSEA,VOMIT,MAY BE FATAL.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL-GET TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIF RESPIR IF REQD. EYES-FLUSH
W/WATER 15 MIN. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH/SHOES;FLUSH AREA W/WATER
15 MIN. INGEST-DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT;IF CONSCIOUS GIVE LGE QTY
DILUTED VINE GAR,FRUIT JUICE,OR EGG WHITES BEATEN W/WATER. GET MED
ATTN FOR ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD W/WATER.DO NOT SPLATTER OR SPLASH ON
THIS MATL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/MOISTURE & WATER MAY GENERATE
ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE COMBUST MATLS. REACTS W/MOST METALS TO
PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SLF-CONTND BREATH APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECT CLOTH. PLACE MATL IN CLEAN,DRY CONTNR W/CLEAN SHOVEL;COVER
& REMOVE FROM AREA-FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA AWAY FM
ACIDS,METALS,OXIDIZING MATLS. PROTECT FM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID
SKIN CONTACT.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:IF TLV >60 PPM USE HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE
RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL-SUFFICIENT TO MINIMIZE CONC
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PLASTIC COVERALLS
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1390.C, 2534.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=318.3C, 605.F
Spec Gravity:2.120
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS SOLID.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,STRONG ACIDS,MOST COMMON METALS,COMBUST MATLS, ZINC,ALUMINUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE GIVEN
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:IAW FED,STATE & LOCAL REGS
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