Product ID:NALCO 39 LIQUID
MSDS Date:09/30/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-072-0979
MSDS Number: BPKYH

NALCO CHEMICAL CO, WATERGY GROUP

ONE NALCO CENTER
NAPERVILLE, IL 60566-1024
US

Emergency Phone: 708-920-1510

Info Phone: 708-305-1000

Preparer: RICKY A. STACKHOUSE PHD

Cage: 89524

ONDEO NALCO COMPANY

NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1198 US

Telephone: (630) 305-1000

Cage: 89524

SODIUM METASILICATE, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 6834-92-0

RTECS: VV9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 8HR

ACGIH TLV: C; 2 MG.M3

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM NITRITE (SARA III)

CAS: 7632-00-0

RTECS: RA1225000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

SODIUM TETRABORATE, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 1330-43-4

RTECS: VZ2240000

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 3,362 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:WARNING: HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED
IN LARGE DOSES. CONTAINS SODIUM NITRITE WHICH CAN CAUSE BLOOD
SYSTEM DISORDERS WHEN SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES AND
SKIN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: MODERATE IRRITATION. SKIN: MILD,
SHORT-LASTING IRRITATION. BLOOD PRESSURE DROP, RAPID PULSE,
HEADACHES, AND VISUAL DISTURBANCES. MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM EFFECTS SUCH AS TREMORS, DROWSINE SS AND CONVULSIONS.
INGESTED SODIUM NITRITE CAUSES FORMATION OF METHAEMOGLOBINAEMIA
LEADING TO CYANOSIS / POSSIBLE DEATH
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SODIUM NITRITE MAY EFFECT PREGNANT
WOMEN, SENSITIVE TO METHAEMOGLOBINAEMIA.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. TREAT SYMPTOMS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:
INDUCE VOMITI NG. GIVE WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
CAUTION: IF UNCONSCIOUS, HAVING TROBLE BREATHING OR IN CONVULSIONS,
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE WATER.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (OXIDES OF NITROGEN
OR SULFUR)

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL LIQUID SPILLS: CONTAIN WITH ABSORBENT
MATERIAL, SUCH AS CLAY, SOIL OR ANY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
ABSORBENT. SHOVEL RECLAIMED LIQUID AND ABSORBENT INTO RECOVERY OR
SALVAGE DRUMS. LARGE SPILLS: DI KE TO PREVENT FURTHER MOVEMENT AND
RECLAIM.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY
CONTAIN RESIDUAL PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:HANDLE LIKE ANY ALKALI. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN. DO NOT TAKE
INTERNALLY. DO NOT REUSE CONTAINER UNLESS PROPERLY RECONDITIONED.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT NORMALLY NEEDED
SINCE THE VOLITILITY AND TOXICITY ARE LOW.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,NITRILE, PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND THROUGHLY WASH
THE AFFECTED AREA. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS SODIUM NITRITE, A REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ)
SUBSTANCE AND IF 2,000 LBS. OF PRODUCT ARE RELEASED, IT REQUIRES
NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER, WASHINGTON, D.C.
(800-42 4-8802). THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS SODIUM NITRITE COVERED BY
THE CLEAN WATER ACT.(40 CFR 401.15.

HCC:B3
Spec Gravity:1.17-1.21
pH:11.8
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR RED LIQUID, ODOR FAINT ORGANIC

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NITRIC ACID, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, CHROMIC
ACID, SULFONIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND SULFUR MAY BE FORMED

Waste Disposal Methods:IF THIS PRODUCT BECOMES A WASTE, IT DOES NOT
MEET THE CRITERIA OF A HAZARDOUS WASTE AS DEFINED UNDER RCRA. AS A
NON-HAZARDOUS LIQUID WASTE, IT SHOULD BE SOLIDIFIED WITH
STABILIZING AGENTS (SAND, FLY A SH OR CEMENT) SO THAT NO FREE
LIQUID REMAINS.

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