Product ID:ENPLATE MLB-497B, 3503
MSDS Date:03/23/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N019927
MSDS Number: BLGYJ

ENTHONE OMI INC

NEW HAVEN, CT 06508
US

Emergency Phone: 313-644-5626 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 203-934-8611

Preparer: F R HIRTLER

Cage: IO012

ENTHONE-OMI INC.

1900 NEW HAVEN, CT 06508 US

Telephone: 203-934-8611/ FAX 203-799-8179

Cage: 02258

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: <50%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: >50%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:MIST/VAP MAY DAMAGE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT & LUNG TISSUE WHICH MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA
DEPENDING UPON SEVERITY OF EXPOSURE. INGEST:CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
TO MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS & STOMAC H. SKIN:CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
EYES:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS WITH DAMAGE TO EYES & POSSIBLE BLINDNESS.
(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CHRONIC: MAY LEAD TO INCREASED
SUSCEPTIBILITY TO RESPIRATORY ILLNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM CONTAMD AREA. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED,
RESUSCITATE/ADMINISTER O2 IF AVAIL. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. INGEST:
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERSON, OBTAIN IMMED MED
ATTN. IF VOMIT OCC URS SPONT, KEEP AIRWAY CLEAR. IF SWALLOW DO NOT
INDUCE VOMIT, GIVE LG AMT OF H2O. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. SKIN:IMMED
WASH W/PLENTY OF H2O FOR 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG/FOOTWEAR.
WASH CLTHG(SUPDAT)

Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE. WATER FOG OR SPRAY, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . KEEP CONTAINERS COOL TO PREVENT RUPTURE AND
RELEASE OF MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT WITH AMPHOTERIC METALS (SUCH AS
ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN) GENERATING HYDROGEN GAS WHICH WILL BURN OR
EXPLODE IF IGNITED.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONT W/SKIN/EYES/CLTHG. WEAR PROT EQUIP.
DO NOT BREATHE MIST/VAP. CNTN SPILL/SOAK UP IN SUITABLE ABSORB.
SHOVEL INTO PLASTIC LINED STEEL CONTR. DILUTE RESIDUAL MATL
W/COPIOUS AMT OF H2O & NEUT. DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE, &
LOCAL REGS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
FROM ACIDS AND ORGANIC COMPOUNDS. LOOSEN COVER CAUTIOUSLY WHEN
OPENING.
Other Precautions:STORE ABOVE FREEZING TEMPERATURE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN AIR
CONCENTRATION IS GREATER THAN TLV OR PEL. USE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR
ALKALINE MIST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT COVERALLS, HAT, AND
SHOES OR BOOTS. EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD FOOTWEAR IF IT CANNOT BE
DECONTAMD. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H2O
FOT @ LST 15 MIN HOLD LIDS APART TO ENSURE FLUSH OF ENTIRE SURF.
WASH EYE S W/IN SEVERAL SEC OF EXPOS ESSNTL TO MINIMIZE DAM. SEEK
IMMED MED ATTN.

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:29.0F,-1.7C
Spec Gravity:1.260
pH:14
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREEN LIQUID. NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMPHOTERIC METALS(SUCH AS ALUMINUM, ZINC), ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR WASTE DISPOSAL OF SPILLED OR CONTAMINATED
PRODUCT FOLLOW ENTHONE-OMI WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. IF NECESSARY,
CONSULT ENTHONE-OMI FOR DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STAT E AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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