BFGYW - LYE

  • MSDS: BFGYW
  • Manufacturer: OCTAGON PROCESS INC
  • Product Name: LYE
  • National Stock Number: 6750-00-597-4749
Product Identification

Product ID:LYE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-597-4749
MSDS Number: BFGYW

Responsible Party
OCTAGON PROCESS, INC
596 RIVER ROAD
EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1105
US

Emergency Phone: 201-945-9400

Info Phone: 201-945-9400

Cage: DO973

Contractor
OCTAGON PROCESS,INC.
EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1105 US

Telephone: 201-945-9400

Cage: DO973

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:PROLONGED CONTACT DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE.
EXCESSIVE INHALATION CAN LEAD TO SEVERE PNEUMONITIS

First Aid

First Aid:SPEED IS MOST IMPORTANT. SHOWER UNDER DELUGE TYPE IS BEST &
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION

Fire Fighting

Fire Fighting Procedures:REACTS WITH WATER WITH RELEASE OF LARGE
AMOUNTS OF HEAT

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT & REMOVE WITH A BROOM IN A LARGE
BUCKET. DILUTE WITH WATER & NEUTRALIZE WITH 6 M HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
DRAN INTO A SEWER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL. DRY AREA - AWAY FROM
ACIDS, OXIDIZERS, METALS OR EASILY IGNITABLE MATERIALS

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:MECHANICAL FILTER RESPIRATOR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBB3ER APRON & BOOTS
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1390.C, 2534.F
Spec Gravity:2.13
Solubility in Water:GREAT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE DELIQUESCENT BEAD OR PELLET

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, EXPLOSIVES, METALS ORGANIC PEROXIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH MOISTURE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT IN LARGE VESSEL CONTAINING WATER. NEUTALIZE
WITH HYDROCHLORIC ACID. DISCHARGE IN SEWER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER

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