Product ID:NALCO 39M CORROSION INHIBITOR
MSDS Date:10/29/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-072-0979
MSDS Number: BGKLK

NALCO CHEMICAL COMANY

ONE NALCO CENTER
NAPERVILLE, IL 60566-1024
US

Emergency Phone: 312-920-1510(24 HOURS)

Info Phone: 312-961-9500

Preparer: RICKY A. STACKHOUSE PHD

Cage: 89524

ONDEO NALCO COMPANY

NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1198 US

Telephone: (630) 305-1000

Cage: 89524

SODIUM NITRITE (SARA III)

CAS: 7632-00-0

RTECS: RA1225000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

SODIUN MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE

CAS: 2492-26-4

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

SODIUM TETRABORATE, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 1330-43-4

RTECS: VZ2240000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 3,362 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:UNKNOWN Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT; REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE POSSIBLE.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE, CAN BE HARMFUL OR FATAL,
REPEATED INGESTION CAN CAUSE CNS EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, GASTORINTESTINAL IRRITATION, REDNESS OF EYES, BURNING
EYES, KIDNEY DAMAGE, DROP IN BLOOD PRESSURE, RAPID PULSE,
HEADACHES, VISUAL DISTURBANCES, TREMORS, DROWSINESS, CONVULSIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN, SODIUM NITRITE MAY EFFECT PREGNANT WOMEN, SENSITIVE TO
METHAEMOGLOBINAEMIA.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING.
GIVE WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (OXIDES OF NITROGEN)

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;USE SUITABLE
INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN
APPROVED CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:HANDLE LIKE ANY ALKALI. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN. DO NOT TAKE
INTERNALLY.

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER ORDINARY
CONDITIONS/ ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION;LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN; DO NOT
BREATHE VAPORS/MIST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE; DO NOT EAT,
DRINK, SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUTION PH= 11-12; NALCO 39-L REPLACED BY NALCO 39-M ABOUT 9/85 UNDER
SAME NSN.

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.13
pH:11.8
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:RED LIQUID, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NITRIC ACID, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, CHROMIC
ACID, SULFONIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
OXIDES OF NITROGEN MAY BE FORMED

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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