Product ID:OAKITE 160, 1600
MSDS Date:03/23/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N000635
MSDS Number: BZZDB

OAKITE PRODUCTS INC

50 VALLEY RD
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 908-464-6900

Preparer: MICHAEL CHANG

Cage: 44389

OAKITE PRODUCTS INC

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 US

Telephone: 908-464-6900

Cage: 44389

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 80-90%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 497-19-8

RTECS: VZ4050000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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 IRRITATION & BURNS. EYE CONTACT CAUSES
SEVERE OR PERMANENT DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE
HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET PROMPT MED ATTN. SKIN:IMMED REMOVE CONTAM
CLTHG. WASH SKIN W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. GET PROMPT
MED A TTN. WASH CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. INGEST:CONTACT LOCAL POISON
CONTROL CENTER OR MD IMMED! INHAL:MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR &
RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY. STAY W/VICTIM UNTIL EMERGENCY MED
HELP ARRIVES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CAREFULLY
CLEAN UP SPILLED MATERIAL & PLACE IN DRY CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
AVOID DUST GENERATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER IN DRY,
WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:NOTE:IF DILUTING (OR DISSOLVING) ALWAYS ADD THIS
PRODUCT TO WATER SLOWLY & W/CONSTANT STIRRING.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, OR FOR SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST MAY BE NEC FOR SOME HNDLG/USE CNDTNS. SPECIFIC
NEEDS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY SUPERVISORY OR HLTH/SAFETY PERS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/OTHER CHEM RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . IF POTNTL FOR SKIN CONT EXISTS, WEAR
(SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH (4% SOLN):13.5. EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD . OTHER PROT
EQUIP:APRON OR COVERALLS &/OR FOOT COVERINGS, AS NEEDED.

Spec Gravity:1.17 (H*2O=1)
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, HOT WATER. CONTACT W/CERTAIN METALS MAY YIELD EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN
GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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