Product ID:ENBOND Q-527, 2132
MSDS Date:10/02/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N043249
MSDS Number: BRRGG

ENTHONE-OMI INC

WEST HAVEN, CT 06508
US

Emergency Phone: 203-934-8611;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 203-934-8611

Preparer: S.D. KOCH

Cage: GO075

ENTHONE-OMI INC.

1900 NEW HAVEN, CT 06508 US

Telephone: 203-934-8611/ FAX 203-799-8179

Cage: 02258

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: >10%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SILICIC ACID (H*2SIO*3), DISODIUM SALT; (SODIUM

CAS: 6834-92-0

RTECS: VV9725000

Fraction By Weight: >40%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: DUST MAY DAMAGE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT & LUNG TISSUE WHICH MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA
DEPENDING UPON SEVERITY OF EXPOSURE. INGEST: CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
TO MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS, & STOMACH. MATERIAL IS A SYSTEMIC
POISON TO KIDNEYS, LIVER & GI TRACT; TOX EFT MAY NOT APPEAR IMMED.
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: MAY BE FATAL. SKIN: CAN CAUSE SEV
BURNS. EYES: CAUSES SEV BURNS WITH DAMAGE TO EYES AND POSSIBLE
BLINDNESS. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE ULCERATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT AND
POSSIBLE LUNG CANCER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM CONTAMD AREA. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED,
RESUSCITATE & ADMIN OXYGEN IF AVAIL. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. INGEST:
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCON PERSON, OBTAIN IMMED MED
ATTN. IF VOMI T OCCURS SPONT, KEEP AIRWAY CLEAR. IF SWALLOWED DO
NOT INDUCE VOMIT, GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. SKIN:
IMMED WASH CONTAMD SKIN W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. REMOVE
CONTAMD (SUPP DATA)

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE. WATER FOG/SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE,
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER, MATERIAL MAY
REACT WITH AMPHOTERIC METALS (SUCH AS ALUMINUM, ZINC/TIN)
GENERATING HYDROGEN GAS WHICH WILL BURN/EXPLODE IF IGNITED.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, AND CLOTHING.
WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP/SHOVEL SPILLED MATERIAL INTO CLEAN
STEEL DRUM AND COVER. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER & NEUT RESIDUAL TR ACES. DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOC, ST, & FED
REGS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
FROM ACIDS AND ORGANIC COMPOUNDS. LOOSEN COVER CAUTIOUSLY WHEN
OPENING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN AIR
CONCENTRATIONS IS >TLV/PEL. USE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR CAUSTIC DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/NATURAL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEM SFTY GOG & FULL FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT COVERALLS, HAT, AND
SHOES/BOOTS. EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE AVAIL.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: CLTHG & FOOTWEAR. WASH CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD
FOOTWEAR IF IT CANNOT BE DECONTAMD. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. EYES:
IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN HOLDING LIDS APART
TO E NSURE FLUSHING OF ENTIRE SURF. WASHING EYES W/IN SEVERAL SEC
OF EXPOS IS ESSENTIAL TO MINIMIZE DAM. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN.

HCC:C2
Solubility in Water:ESSENTIALLY COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, INSIGNIFICANT ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMOPHOTERIC METALS (SUCH AS ALUMINUM, ZINC), ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR WASTE DISP OF OPERATION SOLUTIONS CONSULT
ENTHONE-OMI WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. FOR MAJOR SPILLS CONSULT
ENTHONE-OMI FOR DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE. DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE,
AND FEDERAL REGULATION S.

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