Product ID:0620 OAKITE 62
MSDS Date:03/12/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F034610
MSDS Number: BTNYP

OAKITE PRODUCTS INC

50 VALLEY RD
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922
US

Emergency Phone: 908-464-6900

Info Phone: 908-464-6900

Preparer: MICHAEL CHAVEZ

Cage: 44389

OAKITE PRODUCTS INC

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 US

Telephone: 908-464-6900

Cage: 44389

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 60-70%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM CEILING

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH, TRONA, CARBONIC ACID, CRYSTOL

CAS: 497-19-8

RTECS: VZ4050000

Fraction By Weight: 10-20%

TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

CAS: 7722-88-5

RTECS: UX7350000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

TERGITOL

CAS: 139-88-8

RTECS: YQ2800000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

SODIUM METASILICATE; SODIUM SILICATE; WATER GLASS; DISODIUM

CAS: 6834-92-0

RTECS: VV9275000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

NON-HAZARDOUS FOR INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: 1-10%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE, MOUTH,
& RESPIRATORY TRACT; COUGHING, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, CHEMICAL
PNEUMONITIS. SEVERE SKIN BURNS. EYE CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE/PERMANENT
DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE, MOUTH, &
RESPIRATORY TRACT; COUGHING, DIFFICULTY BREATHING; CHEMICAL
PNEUMONITIS. SEVERE SKIN BURNS. EYE CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE/PERMANENT
DAMAGE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
W/PLENTY WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR & RESTORE
BREATHING IF NECESSARY. STAY W/VICTIM UNTIL ARRIVAL OF EMERGENCY
MEDICAL PERSO NNEL. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO SPECIAL PROCEDURES REQUIRED. WEAR SCBA.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CAREFULLY
CLEAN UP MATERIAL & PLACE IN DRY CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID
DUST GENERATION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CORROSIVE STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER IN
DRY, WELL-VINTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:IF DISSOLVING, ALWAYS ADD THIS PRODUCT SLOWLY TO
WATER W/CONSTANT STIRRING.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEED/FOR SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE,
WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE NECESSARY UNDER SOME HANDLING/USE
CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/CHEMICAL RESISTANT .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON, COVERALLS, FOOT COVERINGS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH(40KG): 13.5

pH:SUPP
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR POWDER W/BLUE & YELLOW SPECKS; SWEET
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS/HOT WATER/CERTAIN METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, HYDROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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