Product ID:SEWER OUT
MSDS Date:03/17/1989
FSC:7930
NIIN:00N019413
MSDS Number: BLRHG

SUNSHINE CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES INC

PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08110

Emergency Phone: 609-488-1111 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 609-488-1111

Cage: 69114

SUNSHINE CHEMICAL SPECIALITIES INC

PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08110 US

Telephone: 609-488-1111

Cage: 69114

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: <50.00%

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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE.
SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS AND ULCERATION. INGEST: SEVERE BURNS
TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE, DANGER-MAY BE FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. INHAL: SEVERE IRRI TATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT,
PULMONARY EDEMA, LARYNIGAL SPASMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH EYES & UNDER EYELIDS W/PLENTY OF COOL H2O FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN/WASH W/5% BORIC ACID SOLN. OBTAIN IMMED MED ASSISTANCE
& CONTINUE FLUSHING UNTIL ASSISTANCE ARRIVES. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM
CLTHG & LAUNDER BEFORE RE-USE. FLUSH THORO W/VINEGAR & WATER.
INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE LRG QTYS OF WATER FOLLOWED WITH
CITRUS FRUIT JUICE. CALL PHYS/POIS CNTRL CENTER IMMED. NEVER (SUPP
DATA)

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ADDITION OF WATER TO THIS PRODUCT WILL
GENERATE HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GEAR. SWEEP UP
SPILLED MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER FOR RE-USE. WASH
AREA WITH VINEGAR AND FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY IN COOL, DRY PLACE, AWAY
FROM ACIDS. DO NOT MIX W/ANY OTHER CLEANING PRODUCT. KEEP CNTNR
TIGHTLY CLSD WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW MATERIAL TO GET WET IN STORAGE. NEVER
ADD WATER TO THIS PRODUCT-ALWAYS ADD THIS PRODUCT TO WATER SLOWLY!
CONTAINER MAY RETAIN HAZARDOUS RESIDUE-RINSE CONTAINER BEFORE
DISCARDING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR TO PREVENT
INHALATION OF VAPORS OR DUSTS. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WRKRS GOG & FULL LGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH
SKIN, EMERGENCY SHOWER AND EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHAL:
REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

HCC:C2
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW PELLETS WITH ALUMINUM GRANULES, NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDIC MATERIALS, REACTS VIGOROUSLY WHEN WETTED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID MOISTURE: MUST BE KEPT DRY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION CAN PRODUCE CO
AND CO2.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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