Product ID:R-0010 CALCIUM BUFFER
MSDS Date:02/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F000716
MSDS Number: BWHFL

TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES INC

31 LOVETON CIRCLE
SPARKS, MD 21152-9201
US

Emergency Phone: 410-472-4340

Info Phone: 410-472-4340

Cage: EO526

TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC

SPARKS, MD 21152 US

Telephone: 401-472-4340

Cage: 89975

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM CEILING

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: <100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 140-340 MG/KG (SEE SUP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION, MAY CAUSE
BURNS. INGESTION: IRRITATION, MAY CAUSE BURNS OF MOUTH, THROAT,
ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE & SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA (IN POSITIVE PRESSURE) & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT W/METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN
GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE. ABSORB W/VERMICULITE/OTHER INERT
MATERIAL. CONTAINERIZE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. AVOID
DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING CHEMICAL.

Protective Gloves:GENERAL PURPOSE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ORAL LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR SODIUM HYDROXIDE.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F
Vapor Pres:17
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:1.2
pH:13.1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID W/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:98

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, METALS, ALDEHYDES, ORGANIC HALOGENS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, TEMPS, DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC/IRRITATING FUMES.
REACTS W/METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION/OTHER METHOD IAW/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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