Product ID:ENPLATE MB-438A
MSDS Date:05/12/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N019902
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJPSP

Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300

Info Phone: 203-934-8611

Preparer: JAMES P. LINK

Cage: 02258

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

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE TOXICOLOGICAL INFO
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic: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 CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS WITH DAMAGE
TO EYES & POSSIBLE BLINDNESS. INGESTION: CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO
MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH. MATERIAL IS A SYSTEMIC POISON
TO KIDNEYS, LIVER AND GASTROINTES TINAL TRACT; TOXIC EFFECT MAY NOT
APPEAR IMMEDIATELY. MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC: MAY LEAD TO INCREASED
SUSCEPTIBILITY TO RESPIRATORY ILLNESS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

First Aid:SKIN CONTACT: IMMED WASH CONTAM SKIN W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MIN. REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & FOOTWEAR. WASH CLTHG BEFORE REUSE.
DISCARD FOOTWEAR IF IT CANNOT BE DECONTAM. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. EYE
CONTACT : IMMED FLUSH EYES W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN
HOLDING LIDS APART TO ENSURE FLUSHING OF ENTIRE SURFACE. WASHING
EYES W/IN SEVERAL SECONDS OF EXPOS IS ESSNTL TO MINIMIZE DMG. SEEK
IMMED MED A TTN. INGEST: NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCON
PERSON; OBTAIN IMMED MED ATTN. IF VOMIT OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP
AIRWAY CLEAR. IF SWALLOWED DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT; GIVE LARGE AMTS OF
WATER. SEEK (SUPDAT)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>93.3C, 200.F
Extinguishing Media:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE. 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:MAY REACT WITH AMPHOTERIC METALS (SUCH AS
ALUMINUM, ZINC, TIN) GENERATING HYDROGEN GAS WHICH WILL BURN OR
EXPLODE IF IGNITED.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.
WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (SEE EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL
PROTECTION). DO NOT BREATHE MIST OR VAPORS. CONTAIN SPILL AND SOAK
UP IN SUITABLE ABSORBENT. S HOVEL INTO PLASTIC LINED STEEL
CONTAINERS. DILUTE RESIDUAL MATERIAL WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER
AND NEUTRALIZE. 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.
Other Precautions:STORE ABOVE FREEZING TEMPERATURE.

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

Boiling Pt:=110.C, 230.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:<-17.8C, 0.F
Spec Gravity:1.222
pH:14
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NON VOLATILE
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
MATERIALS TO AVOID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR WASTE DISPOSAL OF OPERATING SOLUTIONS
CONSULT ENTHONE-OMI WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. FOR MAJOR SPILLS
CONSULT ENTHONE-OMI FOR DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FE DERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:SODIUM HYDROXIDE - LDLO: (ORAL, RABBIT,
ADULT) 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:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CHEMICALS
SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SARA, TITLE III, SECTION
313 (40 CFR 372).
Federal Regulatory Information:ALL INGREDIENTS COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE
RULES OR ORDERS UNDER TSCA.
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)).