Product ID:14379 SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:08/03/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004549
MSDS Number: CCZFT

HACH CO

5600 LINDBERGH DR
LOVELAND, CO 80539-0389
US

Emergency Phone: 303-962-6721/515-232-2533

Info Phone: 303-962-6721/515-232-2533

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE * 96-3 *

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

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%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE CORROSIVE TO EYES, SKIN &
RESPIRATORY TRACT, CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO ALL BODY TISSUES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY
CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN
MEDICA L ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/STRONG ACIDS MAY LIBERATE
ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER W/CITRIC ACID/ANOTHER SOIL ACIDIC
MATERIAL. SCOOP SLURRY TO BEAKER. ADD WATER & NEUTRALIZER LIQUID TO
A PH BETWEEN 6 & 9. FLUSH NEUTRALIZED WASTE TO THE DRAIN W/EXCESS
WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY
PLACE AWAY FROM ACIDS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE
MIST/VAPOR.

Ventilation:RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE TRADE OF THIS PRODUCT IS SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1.600 +/- 0.008N.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Spec Gravity:1.064
pH:14
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER = 1): 0.58
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS, ALUMINUM, TIN, ZINC,
NITROMETHANE, OTHER NITRO COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, EVAPORATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

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