BSMXJ - MICROSCAN 0.05N SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:MICROSCAN 0.05N SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/27/1992
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F031234
MSDS Number: BSMXJ

Responsible Party
BAXTER DIAGNOSTICS INC MICROSCAN
1584 ENTERPRISE BLVD
W SACRAMENTO, CA 95691
US

Emergency Phone: 800-677-7226

Info Phone: 800-677-7226

Cage: 0WG31

Contractor
BAXTER DIAGNOSTICS INC, MICROSCAN DIV/TRAVENOL LAB
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 US

Telephone: 916-374-3044

Cage: 0WG31

Ingredients

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM CEILING

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS ARE
CORROSIVE. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION, SEVERE BURNS. IRRITATION OF THE
NOSE, PNEUMONITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MMINUTES. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER
IMMEDIATLEY. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DILUTE
IMMEDIATELY W/WATER OR MILK. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE & MOP UP.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION ADEQUATE
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING THIS OR ANY OTHER
CHEMICAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:100-105C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text: 0C
Spec Gravity:1-1.53
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS LIQUID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, FLAMMABLE. ORGANIC, HALOGENS, ALUMINUM, TIN, ZINC, NITROMETHANE,
NITRO COMPOUNDS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:TRANSFER INTO LARGE TANK OF WATER & NETRALIZE.
TRANSFER TO SEWER W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.

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