Product ID:R-0653 CALCIUM BUFFER
MSDS Date:02/01/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F026410
MSDS Number: BQJDN

TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES INC

31 LOVETON CIRCLE
SPARKS, MD 21152-9201
US

Emergency Phone: 410-472-4340

Info Phone: 410-472-4340

Cage: EO526

TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC

SPARKS, MD 21152 US

Telephone: 401-472-4340

Cage: 89975

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: >100%

SODIUM CYANIDE

CAS: 143-33-9

RTECS: VZ7525000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM (SKIN)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM (SKIN)

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 140-340 MG/KG (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CORROSIVE. BURNS, CORNEAL
DAMAGE, POSSIBLE BLINDNESS. SKIN: CORROSIVE, BURNS. INGESTION:
CORROSIVE. BURNS OF MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:WEAKNESS, HEADACHE, CONFUSION, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, SLOW GASPING, BURNS, BLINDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE/SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER. FOLLOW W/MILK/RAW EGG WHITES BEATEN IN WATER. DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY/FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & SPECIAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT W/METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN
GAS. MAY EMIT TOXIC/IRRITATING FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:CONVERT CYANIDE TO CYANATE W/SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE. ABSORB W/VERMICULITE/OTHER INERT MATERIAL.
CONTAINERIZE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. AVOID DIRECT
SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES & CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
CHEMICALS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR AN SCBA & PROTECTIVED CLOTHING.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT & RUBBER APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE
REUSE. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ORAL LD50 IS FOR SODIUM HYDROXIDE.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:215F
Vapor Pres:17
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:1
pH:13.2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID ODORLESS W/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:95

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, METALS, ALDEHYDES, ORGANIC HALOGENS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE, HYDROGEN GAS, EMIT
TOXIC/IRRITATING FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. CORROSIVE. UN1824.

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