Product ID:ENTEC 338
MSDS Date:10/02/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F008553
MSDS Number: BGYFV

BETZ ENTEC, INC

508 PRUDENTIAL ROAD
HORSHAM, PA 19044

Emergency Phone: (215) 355-3300

Info Phone: (215) 674-9200

Preparer: HAROLD M. HERSH

Cage: FO281

BETZDEARBORN INC.

TREVOSE,, PA 19053 US

Telephone: 215-942-3355

Cage: 57394

SODIUM NITRITE (SARA III)

CAS: 7632-00-0

RTECS: RA1225000

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

SODIUM TETRABORATE, PENTAHYDRATE

CAS: 12179-04-3

RTECS: VZ2540000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: MODERATELY IRRITATING. MAY CAUSE
DERMATITIS, REDNESS, ITCHING. EYE: SEVERE IRRITANT. INHALATION:
IRRITATION TO THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: MAY BE TOXIC.
PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURES MAY CAUSE LIVER/KIDNEY TOXICITY/BLOOD
CELL DAMAGE/IMPAIRMENT OF FUNCTION/CNS DEPRESSION/REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM TOXICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: MODERATELY IRRITATING, MAY CAUSE
DERMATITIS, REDNESS, ITCHING. EYE: SEVERE IRRITANT. INHALATION:
IRRITATION TO THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: MAY BE TOXIC.
PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURES MAY CAUSE LIVER/KIDNEY TOXICITY/BLOOD
CELL DAMAGE/IMPAIRMENT OF FUNCTION/CNS DEPRESSION/REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM TOXICITY.

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH EXPOSED AREA W/SOAP
SOLUTION OR WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. CONTACT PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM FROM
CONTAMINATED AREA TO F RESH AIR. APPLY APPROPRIATE FIRST AID
TREATMENT. INGESTION: DON'T FEED ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS/CONVULSIVE VICTIM. DILUTE CONTENTS OF STOMACH. INDUCE
VOMITING. CONTACT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>200F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, FOAM, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE
SCBA (FULL FACE-PIECE TYPE).

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN/ABSORB ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IN
WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. WASTE CHARACTERISTICS OF ABSORBED
MATERIAL, OR ANY CONTAMINATED SOIL, SHOULD BE DETERMINED IN
ACCORDANCE W/RCRA REGS. FLUSH W/W ATER. WET MAY BE SLIPPER. IF SO,
SPREADSAND/GRIT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRUMS & PAILS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
Other Precautions:IMMEDIATELY REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, WASH BEFORE
REUSE. NORMAL CHEMICAL HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:USE A RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST FILTERS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-10
Spec Gravity:1.245
pH:10.8%
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW LIQUID W/MILD ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:YIELDS ELEMENTAL OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:WATER CONTAMINATED W/THIS PRODUCT MAY BE SENT TO
A SANITARY SEWER TREATMENT FACILITY, IN ACCORDANCE W/ANY LOCAL
AGREEMENT, A PERMITTED WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY OR DISCHARGED UNDER
NPDES PERMIT PRODUCT (AS IS) - INCINERATE/BURY IN APPROVED
LANDFILL.

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