Product ID:SODIUM ORTHOSILICATE/TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:05/31/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6523
MSDS Number: BKBCC

H & H SUPPLY CO.

5223 INTERPORT DRIVE
RICHMOND, VA 23231-4336
US

Emergency Phone: 804-222-2162

Info Phone: 804-222-2162

Preparer: MICHAEL A. JACOBS

Cage: 63895

H & H SUPPLY CO.

7695 RICHMOND, VA 23231-4336 US

Telephone: 804-222-2162

Cage: 63895

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 40.0%MIN

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SILICIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT

CAS: 6834-92-0

RTECS: VV9275000

Fraction By Weight: 65.0%MAX

MINERAL OIL (EXPOSURE REGULATED AS 'OIL MIST')

CAS: 8012-95-1

RTECS: PY8030000

Fraction By Weight: .25% MAX

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9192

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH EYES CAUSES SEVERE
DAMAGE. INGESTION WILL CAUSE ULCERATION.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH EYES CAUSES SEVERE DAMAGE.
INGESTION WILL CAUSE ULCERATION.

First Aid:EYE AND SKIN CONTACT:WASH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER AND
SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK AND SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

Extinguishing Media:THIS PRODUCT IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE.WATER SPRAY,DRY
CHEMICAL,CO2, OR FOAM MAY BE USED IN AREAS WHERE THIS PRODUCT IS
STORED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR SKIN AND EYE
PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN TO PROTECT AGAINST HIGHLY ALKALINE
CHEMICALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT IS ALKALINE. AVOID CONTACT
WITH ACIDIC MATERIALS. ADDITION OF WATER CREATES SOME HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:LEAKS SHOULD BE STOPPED.SPILLS SHOULD BE
CONTAINED/CLEANED UP IMMED.LIQUID SPILLS SHOULD BE REMOVED BY USING
A VACUUM TRACK.SOLID SPILLS SHOULD BE SCOOPED UP & PLACED IN
APPROVED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOS AL.NEUTRALIZE REMAINING TRACES OF
MAT'LW/DILUTE*
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE INORGANIC ACIDS AS
HYDROCHLORIC,SULFURIC,NITRIC,PHOSPHORIC OR ACETIC ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:PREVENT EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.
CONTAINERS SHOULD BE STORED IN DRY AREAS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID STORING NEXT TO STRONG ACIDS.*INORGANIC ACID AS
HYDROCHLORIC,SULFURIC,NITRIC,PHOSPHORIC/ACETIC ACID.THE SPILL AREA
SHOULD THEN BE FLUSHED W/WATER FOLLOWED BY LIBERAL COVERING OF
SODIUM BICARBONA TE.ALL CLEAN-UP MAT'L SHOULD BE REMOVED.

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK
Ventilation:GOOD VENTILATION SUFFICIENT FOR MOST OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON, BOOTS
Supplemental Safety and Health
**APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL WILL DEPEND ON THE NATURE OF EACH WASTE MATERIAL
AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY COMPETENT AND PROPERLY PERMITTED
CONTRACTORS. ENSURE THAT ALL RESPONSIBLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
AG ENCIES RECEIVE PROPER NOTIFICATION OF SPILL AND DISPOSAL
METHODS.

HCC:B1
pH:>12.0*
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/K *1% SOLUTION

Waste Disposal Methods:THE MAT'L RESULTING FROM CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS MAY
BE HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC
REGS.PACKAGE,STORE,TRANSPORT/DISPOSE OF ALL CLEAN-UP MAT'L/CONTAMIN
EQUIP IN ACCORD W/ALL APPLICAPLE FED ERAL,STATE/LOCAL HEALTH
ENVIRONMENTAL REGS.**

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