Product ID:OLIN 1017A ALKALINE ADJUNCT 55 GALLON
MSDS Date:02/26/1982
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F017443
MSDS Number: BKVTC

OLIN CORPORATION

51 CORPORATE WOODS 9393 WEST 110 ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210

Emergency Phone: (800) 432-6546

Info Phone: (800) 432-6546

Preparer: S. J. BARBEE PH.D

Cage: 0G578

OLIN CORPORATION

STAMFORD, CT 06904-1355 US

Telephone: 203-356-3449

Cage: 0G578

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RABBIT): 500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: SEVERE BURNS TO TISSUES,
RESULTING IN DEEP ULCERATION. INGESTION: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: SEVERE BURNS TO TISSUES RESULTING IN
DEEP ULCERATION. INGESTION: IRRITATION.

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: WASH OUT
MOUTH W/WATER, THEN DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, FOLLOWED BY
DILUTE VINEGAR OR FRUIT JUICE. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION I N ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER (PRODUCT IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE)
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID SPLASHING & SPLATTERS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ABSORB SPILL W/AN
INERT DRY ABSORBENT. SHOVEL OR SWEEP UP & PLACE IN AN APPROVED DOT
CONTAINER & SEAL. NEUTRALIZE REMAINING MATERIAL W/WEAK ACID
SOLUTION & FLUSH W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID SOLUTION

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID SPLASHING/SPLATTERS. AVOID
CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID
INHALATION OF MIST. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. KEEP FROM ACID.
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL/DRY/WELL-VENTILATED LOCATION. NEVER ADD
WATER TO PRODUCT. DILUTE BY ADDING PRODUCT TO WATER. FREEZING
CAUSES PRODUCT SEPARATION, BUT THOROUGH MIXING AFTER RETURNING TO
NORMAL TEMPS RESTO RES PRODUCT TO FULL EFFECTIVENESS.

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: AS REQUIRED TO KEEP Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SPLASHPROOF GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE APRON & BOOTS,
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. DISCARD SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT IS STRONGLY ALKALINE. 10.63 LBS/GAL. CORROSION RATE (AT
130F FOR 7 DAYS): MILD STEEL (SAE 1020)= 1.62 MPY; ALUMINUM
(7075-T-6)= 1402.02 MPY; STAINLESS STEEL (304)= 0.10 MPY.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-12F
Spec Gravity:1.275
pH:13.34
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:NEARLY COLORLESS LIQUID W/NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:75%/WT
Corrosion Rate:SEE SUPP

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALUMINUM OR ZINC
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING & EXCESSIVE HEAT

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCCORDANCE W/RCRA, STATE, LOCAL,
& FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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