Product ID:ENPLATE CU-406B
MSDS Date:11/02/1998
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N001168
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJMXX

ENTHONE-OMI INC

NEW HAVEN, CT 06508
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 203-934-8611

Preparer: JAMES P. LINK

Cage: 02258

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

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

(ORAL,RAT) 5.0 MG/KG.

CAS: 151-50-8

RTECS: TS8750000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3, C

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS & TOX INFO.
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
DAMAGE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNG TISSUE WHICH MAY CAUSE
CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA DEPENDING UPON SEVERITY OF EXPOSURE. SKIN
CONTACT: CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. EYE CO NTACT: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS
WITH DAMAGE TO EYES AND POSSIBLE BLINDNESS. INGESTION: MATERIAL IS
CORROSIVE AND CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND
STOMACH. SEVERE CASES MAY RESULT IN DEAT H. CHRONIC: MAY LEAD TO
INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO RESPIRATORY ILLNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC, OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

First Aid:SKIN:IMMED WASH CONTAM SKIN W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & FOOTWEAR. WASH CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD
FOOTWEAR IF IT CANNOT BE DECONTAM. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. EYES:IMMED
FLUSH W/P LENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS HOLDING LIDS APART TO
ENSURE FLUSHING OF ENTIRE SURF. WASHING W/IN SEVERAL SECS OF EXPOS
IS ESSNTL TO MIN DMG. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. INGEST:NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUT H TO UNCON PERS, OBTAIN IMMED MED ATTN. IF VOMIT
OCCURS SPONT, KEEP AIRWAY CLEAR. IF SWALLOWED DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT,
GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. INHAL:REMOVE PERS FROM
CONTAM AREA. IF B RTHG HAS STOPPED, RESUSCITATE(SUPP DATA)

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE. EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . KEEP CONTAINERS COOL TO PREVENT RUPTURE AND RELEASE OF
MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER, MATERIAL MAY
REACT WITH AMPHOTERIC METALS (SUCH AS ALUMINUM, ZINC OR TIN)
GENERATING HYDROGEN GAS WHICH WILL BURN OR EXPLODE IF IGNITED. HMIS
HAZARD RATING: HEALTH - 3; FIRE - 0; REACTIVITY - 1.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.
WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT BREATHE MIST OR VAPORS. CONTAIN
SPILL AND SOAK UP IN SUITABLE ABSORBENT. SHOVEL UP INTO
PLASTIC-LINED STEEL CONTAINERS AND COVER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
FROM ACIDS AND ORGANIC COMPOUNDS. LOOSEN COVER CAUTIOUSLY WHEN
OPENING. STORE ABOVE FREEZING TEMPERATURE. IF SPILLED ON ALUMINUM
OR ZINC, PROTECT AREA FROM SOURCE S OF IGNITION SUCH AS HEAT,
SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES.

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

Boiling Pt:=107.2C, 225.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-20.C, -4.F
Spec Gravity:1.150
pH:>13.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:UNAVAILABLE
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:N/A (WT)

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMPHOTERIC METALS (SUCH AS ALUMINUM, ZINC), ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. SEE
INCOMPATIBILITY INFORMATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TRACES OF HYDROGEN CYANIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR WASTE DISPOSAL OF SPENT, SPILLED OR
CONTAMINATED PRODUCT CONTACT A PERMITTED TSDF (TREATMENT, STORAGE
AND DISPOSAL FACILITY). DISPOSE OF I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:SODIUM HYDROXIDE: LDL0: (ORAL,ADULT RABBIT)
500 MG/KG.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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.

Ecological:ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ON THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:PLEASE CONTACT THE REGULATORY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
AT (203) 799-4917 FOR THE MOST CURRENT SHIPPING INFORMATION.

SARA Title III Information:SARA TITLE III SECTION 313: THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING TOXIC CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 1986 A ND OF 40 CFR 372: POTASSIUM CYANIDE -
CAS # 151-50-8 - <0.1%.
Federal Regulatory Information:ALL INGREDIENTS COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE
RULES OR ORDERS UNDER TSCA. THIS MSDS MAY BE USED TO COMPLY WITH
OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
State Regulatory Information:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR BIRTH
DEFECTS (TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA STATUTE (SECTION 25249.6)).