Product ID:ENPLATE CU-406C IMPROVED, 3319
MSDS Date:06/22/1996
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N001170
MSDS Number: CGZND

ENTHONE-OMI INC

NEW HAVEN, CT 06508
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 203-934-8611

Preparer: L.T. HORBAL

Cage: GO075

ENTHONE-OMI INC.

1900 NEW HAVEN, CT 06508 US

Telephone: 203-934-8611/ FAX 203-799-8179

Cage: 02258

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: >95%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

SODIUM HYDROXIDE; (CAUSTIC SODA) (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C

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:INHALATION:MIST OR VAPOR MAY
SEVERELY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION:CAN CAUSE BURNS TO
MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH. SKIN:CAN CAUSE BURNS.
EYES:CAUSES BURNS WITH DAMAGE AND POSSIBL E BLINDNESS.
CHRONIC:SUPERFICIAL DESTRUCTION OF SKIN OR PRIMARY IRRITANT
DERMATITIS. INHALATION OF (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MIST OR VAPOR MAY RESULT IN IRRITATION
OR DAMAGE TO RESPIRATORY TRACT TISSUE AND INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY
TO RESPIRATORY ILLNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE PERS FROM CONTAM AREA. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED,
RESUSCITATE & ADMIN OXYG IF AVAIL. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN.
INGEST:NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERS, OBTAIN MED ATTN.
IF VOMIT OCCURS SP ONT, KEEP AIRWAY CLEAR. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT
INDUCE VOMIT, GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN.
SKIN:IMMED WASH SKIN W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS. REMOVE
CONTAM CLTHG & FOOTWEAR. WASH CL THG BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD FOOTWEAR
IF IT CANNOT BE DECONTAM. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. EYES:FLUSH W/PLENTY
OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS, HOLDING LIDS APART TO ENSURE FLUSHING
OF ENTIRE SURF TO PVNT/RELIEVE I RRIT. IF IRRIT PERSISTS, SEEK MED
ATTN.

Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG OR SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . KEEP CONTAINERS COOL TO PREVENT RUPTURE & RELEASE OF
MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT W/AMPHOTERIC METALS (SUCH AS
ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN) GENERATING HYDROGEN GAS WHICH WILL BURN OR
EXPLODE IF IGNITED.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONT W/SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING. WEAR
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT BREATHE MIST/VAPORS. CONTAIN SPILL &
SOAK UP W/SUITABLE ABSORBENT. SHOVEL INTO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
NEUTRALIZE RESIDUAL ALKALIN ITY W/DILUTE ACID SUCH AS DILUTE
ACETIC/PHOSPHORIC ACIDS. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. ALKALINE SPILLS MAY RESULT IN SLIPPERY SURFACES.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID SUCH AS DILUTE ACETIC OR PHOSPHORIC
ACIDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
FROM STRONG ACIDS. LOOSEN COVER CAUTIOUSLY WHEN OPENING.
Other Precautions:STORE ABOVE FREEZING TEMPERATURE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN AIR
CONCENTRATION IS GREATER THAN TLV OR PEL. USE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR
ALKALINE MIST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE
SHOWER . CHEMICALLY RESISTANT COVERALLS, HAT & SHOES OR BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:215F,102C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:26.0F,-3.3C
Spec Gravity:1.023 (H*2O=1)
pH:13
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACID SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TRACES OF OXIDES OF NITROGEN, SULFUR &
CARBON.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR WASTE DISPOSAL OF OPERATING SOLUTIONS
CONSULT MFR'S WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. FOR MAJOR SPILLS CONSULT
MFR FOR DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE. DISPOSE OF I/A/W LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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