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
EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1105
US
Emergency Phone: 201-945-9400
Info Phone: 201-945-9400
Cage: DO973
Contractor
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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