Product ID:WEST C-516
MSDS Date:04/10/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F024635
MSDS Number: BNYBV

WATER & ENERGY SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.

2516 WOODLAND DRIVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
US

Emergency Phone: (714) 761-5191

Info Phone: (714) 761-5191

Cage: 0EM17

WATER & ENERGY SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC

FRUIT HEIGHTS, UT 84037 US

Telephone: 801-546-4031

Cage: 0EM17

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

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:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CORROSIVE. SKIN: ABSORPTION,
BURNS & CORROSIVE. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT. INGESTION: CORROSIVE TO MOUTH/THROAT & TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: CORROSIVE. SKIN: ABSORPTION, BURNS &
CORROSIVE. INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
INGESTION: CORROSIVE TO MOUTH/THROAT & TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR
IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER IF
CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MED ICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: MOP OR WIPE UP. LARGE SPILLS:
CONTAIN BY DIKING W/SOIL OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL. KEEP OUT OF
SEWERS/DRAINS/SURFACE WATER/SOIL. DILUTE ACID (PREFERABLY ACETIC
ACID) MAY BE USED TO NEUTR ALIZE THE FINAL TRACES IMMEDIATELY AFTER
FLUSHING.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID (PREFERABLY ACETIC ACID)

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.
DON'T MIX W/OTHER INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN THE ABSENCE OF
ADEQUATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS AT THE POINT OF USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER, PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING, & RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Spec Gravity:1.066
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID W/MILD ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, OXIDIZING MATERIALS, HALOGEN COMPOUNDS, COPPER, ZINC, GALVANIZED
METALS & INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, AMMONIA & OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. USE DOT APPROVED CONTAINERS FOR WASTE
DISPOSAL.

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