Product ID:CARBON REMOVER
MSDS Date:05/01/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N040505
MSDS Number: BSGQY

EASTERN EQUIPMENT CO INC

5617 FAIRFIELD RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
US

Emergency Phone: 803-754-0542

Info Phone: 803-754-0542

Cage: 0EKY4

EASTERN EQUIPMENT & CHEMICAL CO

COLUMBIA, SC 29203 US

Telephone: 803-754-0542

Cage: 0EKY4

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 PPM, C

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM, C

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:CONTAINS STRONG ALKALIES. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN, ALONG WITH EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF
VAPOR/MIST. INGEST CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO TISSUE AND PERHAPS DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING EYE, SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS.

First Aid:SKIN: IMMED FLUSH WITH LARGE QTY OF WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH
LARGE QTY OF WATER, FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. USE 5% BORIC ACID SOLN
TO NEUT & FLUSH AGAIN. INGEST: DRINK PLENTY OF MILK OR WATER &
DILUTED V INEGAR, LEMON/ORANGE JUICE. FOLLOW W/OLIVE OIL. INHAL:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IN ALL EVENTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:NO FLASH AT BP
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICALS, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK AT SOURCE, WIPE UP PRODUCT, RINSE
SOILED AREA WITH WATER DOWN DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINS STRONG ALKALIES. AVOID DIRECT
CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN. AVOID EXCESSIVE INHAL OF MIST/VAP. DO NOT
STORE IN UNMARKED CONTRS. AVOID TEMP EXTREMES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE ALUMINUM EQUIPMENT. AVOID CONTACT W/STRONG
MINERAL ACIDS.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN
.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: ADEQUATE DURING NORMAL USE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE/VINYL GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT CONTACT, SPLASHING
ON BODY.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK/SMOKE IN WORK AREA. WASH
HANDS BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. EYE PROTECTION: GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.1(H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE LIQUID WITH CLEAN ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG MINERAL ACIDS. AVOID CONT W/ALUMINUM AS PRODUCT
WILL CAUSE OXIDATION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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