Product ID:CAUTIC SODA-FLAKE, 118717
MSDS Date:12/02/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N034633
MSDS Number: BQBWL

OLIN CORP

120 LONG RIDGE RD
STAMFORD, CT 06904
US

Emergency Phone: 800-654-6911;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 203-789-5436;203-356-2000

Preparer: ENVIRON HYGENE/TOX DEPT

Cage: 8X135

OLIN CORP CHEMICALS GROUP

STAMFORD, CT 06904 US

Telephone: 203-356-3449,CHEMTREC 800-242-9300

Cage: 53084

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CORROSION OF EXPOSED TISSUE
RESULTING IN BURNS AND FREQUENTLY DEEP ULCERATIONS. CHRONIC:NONE
EXCEPT THOSE SECONDARY TO TISSUE DAMAGE. RAPID DESTRUCTION OF ANY
TISSUE CONTACTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, CALL A PHYSICIAN.
INGEST:DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
CALL A PHYSICIA N. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING
(GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) .

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE-CHOOSE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE
FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST RESP. FOLLOW
OSHA REGS FOR RESP USE (29CFR1910.134). WEAR GOGGS/COVERALLS &
NEOPRENE/RUB GLOVES/BOOTS. SHOVEL/SWEEP UP & PLACE IN AN APPRVD DOT
CNTNR & SEAL. LGE SPILL :CALL EMER PHONE NUMBER SHOWN ON MSDS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
CLOTHING. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. UPON CONTACT WITH SKIN/EYES, WASH
OFF WITH WATER. AVOID BREATHING DUSTS.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. PROTECT
AGAINST MOISTURE AND WATER. SEPARATE FROM ACIDS, EXPLOSIVES,
ORGANIC PEROXIDES AND EASILY IGNITIBLE MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER OR BUNA-N GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGS & FULL LGTH FSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS, IMPERVIOUS FOOTWEAR. EMERGENCY
EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2534F,1390C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:604F,318C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 739C
Spec Gravity:2.130 (H*2O=1)
pH:13
Solubility in Water:42% @ 0C
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE RELEASED IN ENCLOSED FOOD PRODUCT VESSELS.
STRONG ACIDS, MANY NITRO-COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MATL IS NON-COMBUST, BUT UPON CONTACT WITH
MOISTURE OR WATER MAY GENERATE SUFFICIENT HEAT TO IGNITE
COMBUSTIBLE MATLS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCT, EMPTY
CONTAINERS AND MATERIALS USED IN CLEANING UP SPILLS OR LEAKS IN A
MANNER APPROVED FOR THIS MATERIAL. CONSULT APPROPRIATE FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATORY AGE NCIES TO ASCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES.

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