Product ID:100
MSDS Date:03/13/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-326-1331
MSDS Number: BJPHY

OAKITE PRODUCTS INC

50 VALLEY ROAD
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2712
US

Emergency Phone: 201-464-6900 /800-424-9300(CHEMTREC

Info Phone: 201-464-6900

Preparer: SCOTT M. CLARK

Cage: 44389

OAKITE PRODUCTS INC

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 US

Telephone: 908-464-6900

Cage: 44389

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 80-90%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 497-19-8

RTECS: VZ4050000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

SODIUM METASILICATE

CAS: 6834-92-0

RTECS: VV9275000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE,
MOUTH & RESPIRATORY TRACT; COUGHING, DIFFICULTY BREATHING; CHEMICAL
PNEUMONITIS. SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION & BURNS. EYE CONTACT CAUSES
SEVERE OR PERMANENT DAMAGE. CH RONIC- NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT HAVE NOT
SHOWN ANY EVIDENCE OF BEING CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE, MOUTH &
RESPIRATORY TRACT; COUGHING, DIFFICULTY BREATHING; CHEMICAL
PNEUMONITIS. SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION & BURNS. EYE CONTACT CAUSES
SEVERE OR PERMANENT DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP FOR ALL CASES OF EXPOSURE.
EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS
OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.
ORAL:CONTACT LOCAL POISON CONTROL CENTER OR PHYSICIANIMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
HYDROGEN.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL
SITE AFTER MATERIAL PI CKUP IS COMPLETE. AVOID DUST GENERATION.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINER IN DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS. ALWAYS ADD WATER SLOWLY WITH STIRRING.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT GENERATE DUST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST,
MIST OR FUMES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE
INTERNALLY. WASH THOROUG HLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NON REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IF HIGH
DUST OR MIST CONCENTRATIONS EXPECTED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR
FOR DUST OR MISTS. WEAR SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR PROTECTION IN
CONFINED OR ENCLOSED SPA CES, IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SOME HANDLING OR USE
CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
IMPERVIOUS APRON OR COVERALLS AND/OR FOOT COVERINGS, AS NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSIVE LIQUID - AVOID CONTACT.

HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:1.19
pH:13.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW GRANULATED POWDER;ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, HOT WATER. CONTACT WITH CERTAIN METALS MAY YIELD EXPLOSIVE
HYDROGEN GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
HYDROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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