Product ID:0928 ASCARITE II
MSDS Date:10/11/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F025223
MSDS Number: BNZKW

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151

Info Phone: (201) 859-2151

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 90-95%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

VERMICULITE *92-2*

CAS: 1318-00-9

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

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: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
EYES/SKIN: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER, COVER & REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. AVOID CONTACT
W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST, VENT HOOD
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:0.90
Solubility in Water:>10%
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE OR WHITE GRANULES W/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS

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

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