Product ID:SS256500 SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS 2N TO 6.25N
MSDS Date:02/17/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F040034
MSDS Number: BXKWF

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV

1 REAGENT LN
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2802
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/201-796-7523

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Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 7.4-20%

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: 79.6-93%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 140-340 MG/KG
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:
CORROSIVE-INHALATION, SKIN, EYES & INGESTION. TOXIC BY INGESTION,
MODERATELY TOXIC BY DERMAL ABSORPTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SODIUM HYDROXIDE: CORROSIVE-INHALATION, SKIN,
EYES & INGESTION. TOXIC BY INGESTION, MODERATELY TOXIC BY DERMAL
ABSORPTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN & EYE CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR/CPR.KEEP WARM & AT
REST.QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN ADMINISTER OXYGEN.SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.BURNS:COVER
W/STERILE,DRY,LOOSE-FITTING DRESSI NG.EYES:WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR 15-20 MINS.CONTINUE IRRIGATING W/NORMAL SALINE UNTIL PH
HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL.COVER W/STERILE BANDAGES.INGESTION:GIVE
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER/MILK.(SEE SUPP)

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY/REGULAR FOAM. LARGE:
WATER SPRAY, FOG/REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FORM AREA SAFELY. USE FLOODING
QUANTITIES OF WATER TO SIDES OF CONTAINERS FROM A SAFE DISTANCE.
KEEP AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANK. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT/FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:DON'T TOUCH. STOP LEAK W/OUT RISK. SMALL: TAKE
UP W/SAND/OTHER ABSORBENT & PLACE INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
SMALL DRY: W/CLEAN SHOVEL PLACE INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER.
LARGE: DIKE FAR AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL. ISOLATE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:VINEGAR/OTHER DILUTE ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT OF STORAGE W/WATER,
ACIDS & OTHER INCOMPATIBILITIES. FLAMMABLE POISONOUS GASES MAY
ACCUMULATE IN TANKS & HOPPER CARS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING CORROSIVE VAPORS, KEEP UPWIND. NOTE
TO PHYSICIAN: NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE.

Respiratory Protection:50 MG/M3: POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
W/DUST & MIST FILTER. 100 MG/M3: SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE. 250 MG/M3:
SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN A POSITIVE
PRESSURE MODE. FIRE: ANY S CBA W/FULL FACEPIECE IN POSITIVE MODE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/PROCESS ENCLOSURE TO MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE
LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES & A
FACESHIELD, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER, IMPERVIOUS
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID CONT'D: ALLOW VOMITING TO OCCUR. DON'T PERFORM GASTRIC
LAVAGE/INDUCE EMESIS. ESOPHAGOSCOPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO EXCLUDE THE
POSIBILITY OF CORROSION. DON'T GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS . IF VOMITING OCCURS KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS.
MAINTAIN AIRWAY & RESPIRATION. TREAT SYMPTOMAICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.

Spec Gravity:1.1-1.2
pH:>7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, METALS, ORGANIC & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, OXIDIZERS, REDUCING
AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT/FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF SODIUM OXIDE,
FLAMMABLE/POISONOUS GASES, CORROSIVE VAPORS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:ACETALDEHYDE, ACROLEIN,
ACRYLONITRILE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. UN1824.

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