Product ID:7291 SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:04/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F020829
MSDS Number: BMKKY

RICCA CHEMICAL CO

ARLINGTON, TX 76013

Emergency Phone: (817) 461-5601

Info Phone: (817) 461-5601

Cage: 0V553

RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY

13090 ARLINGTON, TX 76013 US

Telephone: 817-461-5601

Cage: 0V553

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CORROSIVE & BURNS.
INHALATION: CORROSIVE TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, NOSE IRRITATION,
TEMPORARY LOSS OF HAIR & PNEUMONITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: CORROSIVE & BURNS. INHALATION:
CORROSIVE TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, NOSE IRRITATION, TEMPORARY LOSS OF
HAIR & PNEUMONITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISEASE, EYE & SKIN
DISORDERS

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: DRINK WATER OR MILK. DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE & MOP UP. DISCHARGE TO SEWER
W/LARGE EXCESS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:USE DILUTED ACID (HYDROCHLORIC OR SULFURIC)

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPLETE MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT OR APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING THIS OR ANY OTHER CHEMICAL BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR
SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 100-105F
Spec Gravity: 1-1.53
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ORGANIC HALOGENS, ALUMINUM, TIN, ZINC,
NITROMETHANE & NITRO COMPOUNDS

Waste Disposal Methods:POUR INTO LARGE TANK OF WATER & NUETRALIZE.
TRANSFER TO SEWER W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.

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