BVHTH - LECOSORB, 502-176
- MSDS: BVHTH
- Manufacturer: LECO CORP
- Product Name: LECOSORB, 502-176
- National Stock Number: 6810-00N048852
Product Identification
Product ID:LECOSORB, 502-176
MSDS Date:11/06/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N048852
MSDS Number: BVHTH
Responsible Party
ST JOSEPH, MI 49085
US
Emergency Phone: 616-983-5531
Info Phone: 616-983-5531
Cage: FO436
Contractor
Telephone: (616) 983-5531
Cage: FO436
Ingredients
SODIUM HYDROXIDE; (SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA) (SARA
CAS: 1310-73-2
RTECS: WB4900000
Fraction By Weight: 99.2%
OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
COATED ON SILICATE
CAS: 1318-00-9
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: N/K
Hazards
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:CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES WHICH IT
COMES IN CONTACT. CHRONIC LOCAL EFFECT MAY CONSIST OF MULTIPLE
AREAS OF SUPERFICIAL DESTRUCTION OF SKIN. INHALATION OF DUST MAY
CAUSE VARYING DEGREES OF IRRITATI ON.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:ITCHING, BURNING OF SKIN OR EYES. TEMPORARY
DISCOMFORT OF BREATHING PASSAGES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO
RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES.
First Aid
First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLEAN WATER FOR A
T LEAST 15 MINUTES, FOLLOWED BY BORIC ACID EYE WASH SOLUTION.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:>550F,>288C
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT NOT COMBUSTIBLE, FOAM, CO*2 OR DRY CHEMICAL
CAN BE USED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:WASH AREA W/1 MOLAR HYDROCHLORIC ACID OR USE
CAUSTIC SPILL KIT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, USE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION WHERE DUST MAY BE GENERATED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED MSA DUST FOE 77 OR
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: EXHAUST FAN.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORK GOGGLES & (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS, CHEMICALLY RESISTANT SHOES. EMERG
EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEETS ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
Chemical Properties
HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2530F,1388C
Vapor Pres:42 @ 1000C
Spec Gravity:2.13 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT GREEN; NO DISTINCT ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONT W/WATER CAUSES STRONG EXOTHERMIC RXN. AVOID STRONG ACIDS CONT,
ALUMINUM, TIN & ZINC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPOSURE TO AIR RESULTS IN FORMATION
OF H*2O & CARBONATE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL SHOULD CONFORM W/LOCAL,
STATE & FEDERAL HEALTH REGULATIONS.
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