Product ID:B-205
MSDS Date:02/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N078878
MSDS Number: CGYQG

AQUA TREAT CHEMICALS INC

1601 INDUSTRIAL WAY SUITE 120
BELMONT, CA 94002
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 415-503-2100

Cage: 0ZUJ2

AQUA TREAT CHEMICALS INC

BELMONT, CA 94002 US

Telephone: 415-493-2100

Cage: 0ZUJ2

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

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:ACUTE: EYES: CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION
AND POSSIBLE EYE DAMAGE. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE
BURNS. INGESTION: SEVERE IRRITATION OF MOUTH AND THROAT.
INHALATION: SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. PRIMARY IRRITANT
DERMATITIS. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY RESULT IN DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN.

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES &
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 5 MINUTES.
INGESTION:DRINK SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER TO DILUTE AND OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INHA LATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATERSPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IRRITATING VAPORS MAY BE EMITTED DURING A
FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GOGGLES. SWEEP UP
SPILLS CAREFULLY. PLACE INTO CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL PROTECTED LOCATION.
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:TRIPLE RINSE CONTAINERS BEFORE REUSE OR DISPOSAL AND
FOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IF
VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL):RECOMMENDED FOR ENCLOSED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT).
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BEADS AND FLAKES. ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AT APPROVED CHEMICAL WASTE
REPROCESSING FACILITY. DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS . RCRA CORROSIVE WASTE #D002.

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