Product ID:14378 SODIUM HYDROXIDE 0.3616-0.3656 N
MSDS Date:04/18/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F024296
MSDS Number: BNXHH

HACH COMPANY

AMES, IA 50010
US

Emergency Phone: (800) 227-4224

Info Phone: (800) 227-4224

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

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: BALANCE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO
ALL BODY TISSUES CONTACTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ALL BODY
TISSUES CONTACTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC EYE OR SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION:
DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. GIVE AT
LEAST 1 OUNCE OF VINEGAR IN AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF WATER. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY M OUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Spill Release Procedures:PUT IN A BEAKER, DILUTE W/WATER & NEUTRALIZE
W/6M HYDROGEN CHLORIDE. WASH DOWN THE DRAIN W/A LARGE EXCESS OF
WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY
PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATH
MIST OR VAPORS.

Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE/WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSION RATE: 4.5 IN/YR (ALUMINUM)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 212F
Spec Gravity: 1.00
pH: 13.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, LIQUID, ODORLESS
Corrosion Rate:SEE SUPP

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, EVAPORATION

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

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