Product ID:S00072 CLEAR OUT
MSDS Date:05/04/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJQJN

STATE CHEMICAL MFG CO

3100 HAMILTON AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44114-3701
US

Emergency Phone: 905-670-4669

Info Phone: 216-861-7114

Preparer: BILL HAMMOCK

Cage: 53798

STATE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO.

CLEVELAND, OH 44114-3701 US

Telephone: 216-861-7114

Cage: 53798

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ALUMINUM

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

SODIUM NITRATE

CAS: 7631-99-4

RTECS: WC5600000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS. CORNEAL
DAMAGE & BLINDNESS. SKIN: BURNS & SEVERE IRRITATION. INHALATION:
MAY BE HARMFUL/FATAL. SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS TO THE NOSE, THROAT
& RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTI ON: HARMFUL/FATAL. SEVERE IRRITATION &
BURNS OF THE MOUTH, THROAT & DIGESTIVE TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, STINGING, TEARING, REDNESS,
SWELLING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING LUNG & SKIN DISORDERS.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY W/PLENTY OF COOL WATER FOR 15 MINS.
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES
OF WATE R TO DILUTE THE CAUSTICS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
W/FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES & GLOVES. SWEEP THE
EXCESS POWDER UP & RETURN TO CONTAINER. FLUSH ANY RESIDUES W/PLENTY
OF WATER FOLLOW W/A MILD HYDROCHLORIC ACID RINSE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN
NOT IN USE. DON'T ALLOW WATER TO GET INTO CONTAINER. WHEN HANDLING,
WEAR GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD & A LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT. KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:NEVER USE IN AN ALUMINUM CONTAINER. NEVER MIX W/ANY
ACID/ANY OTHER CHEMICALS. READ & FOLLOW ALL LABEL DIRECTIONS &
PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. THESE PRODUCTS ARE
INTENDED FOR INDUS TRIAL & INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR
HOUSEFOLD USE/RESALE.

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLY RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED IN THE ABSENCE
OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE
BELOW TLVS.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/OTHER TYPE OF SAFETY GLASSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/THIS PRODUCT.

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:A YELLOW GRANULAR POWDER W/LEMON FRAGRANCE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS & HALOGENATED MATERIALS. PLASTICS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF RESIDUE IN CHEMICAL RECEPTACLE IN A
SANITARY LANDFILL. DON'T REUSE EMPTY CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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.

Transport Information:CANADIAN TDG: SHIPPED IN ACCORDANCE W/49 CFR AS
PART OF A TRANSBORDER SHIPMENT AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 5.2 OF THE
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS ACT.

SARA Title III Information:EPA SARA 313: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE
FOLLOWING TOXIC CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 313 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING & COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT
OF 1986 40 CFR 372: ALUMI NUM DUST <10%.
State Regulatory Information:PROPOSITION 65: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
TRACE QUANTITIES OF A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
BE A CARCINOGEN & A REPRODUCTIVE TOXIN.