Product ID:LONITE
MSDS Date:03/17/1993
FSC:7930
NIIN:01-109-4782
MSDS Number: CCXRC

ECOLAB INC

ECOLAB CENTER 370 WABASHA STREET
ST PAUL, MN 55102-1307
US

Emergency Phone: 800-328-0026

Info Phone: 612-293-2233

Cage: 0DAC4

ECOLAB PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DIVISION OF ECOLAB INC.

ST PAUL, MN 55102 US

Telephone: 800-352-5326

Cage: 85884

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 15-40%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 CEILING

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 CEILING

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYE: CAUSES SEVERE CHEMICAL
BURNS. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. HARMFUL CONTACT MAY NOT
CAUSE IMMEDIATE PAIN. IMMEDIATE WATER FLUSHING IS VITAL IN CASE OF
EYE CONTACT. INGEST: HARMFUL OR FATA L. CAUSES CHEMICAL BURNS OF
MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH. INHAL: DAMAGES AIRWAYS/LUNGS.
DEPENDING**
Effects of Overexposure:** UPON AMOUNT AND DURATION OF EXPOSURE.
EFFECTS CAN VARY FROM SLIGHT IRRITATION TO BRONCHITIS OR PNEUMONIA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA OR OTHER LUNG
PROBLEMS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RESPIRATORY EFFECTS.

First Aid:EYE: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY COOL RUNNING WATER. REMOVE
CONTACTS. CONTINUE FLUSH >15 MIN, HOLD LIDS APART. CALL MD IMMED.
SKIN: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY COOL RUNNING WATER >15 MIN. REMOVE
CONTAM CLOTHES/SHOE S/WASH BEFORE REUSE. INGEST: IMMED RINSE MOUTH.
DRINK 1-2 LG GLASSES WATER/MILK. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. INHAL: GET FRESH AIR. CALL
DR/POISON CONTROL IMMED.

Fire Fighting Procedures:PRODUCT DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP WITHOUT RAISING DUST. FLUSH AREA WITH
WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP PRODUCT DRY. DO NOT STORE IN WET,
MOIST AREAS.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID CONTACT WITH USE
SOLUTIONS. THESE MAY ALSO BE HAZARDOUS.

Respiratory Protection:AVOID BREATHING DUSTS OR MISTS OF THIS PRODUCT.
Protective Gloves:RUB GLOVES-PROT CUFF/GAUNTLET TYPE PREF.
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES W/FULL FACE SHIELD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NK

pH: 11.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NK *10.5-11.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NK
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH ACIDS. REACTS W/SOFT
METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM/ZINC

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
FOR RESTRICTIONS ON DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL WASTE.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.