Product ID:NALCO 39M CORROSION INHIBITOR
MSDS Date:09/17/1998
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-072-0979
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKGSD

NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY WATERGY GROUP

ONE NALCO CENTER
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1198
US

Emergency Phone: 800-462-5378

Info Phone: 630-305-1165

Preparer: WILLIAM S. UTLEY, PHD.

Cage: 89524

ONDEO NALCO COMPANY

NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1198 US

Telephone: (630) 305-1000

Cage: 89524

SODIUM NITRITE (SARA III)

CAS: 7632-00-0

RTECS: RA1225000

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

SODIUN MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE

CAS: 2492-26-4

SODIUM TETRABORATE, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 1330-43-4

RTECS: VZ2240000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 >2000 MG/KG
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT: CAN CAUSE MILD,
SHORT-LASTING IRRITATION. SKIN-CAN CAUSE MILD, SHORT-LASTING
IRRITATION. INGESTION: CAN CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE. CAN BE HARMFUL OR
FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Effects of Overexposure:SODIUM NITRITE: CAUSES FORMATION OF
METHAEMOGLOBINAEMIA LEADING TO CYANOSIS AND POSSIBLE DEATH IF
DIGESTED. REPEATED INGESTION OF SMALL AMOUNTS CAUSES BLOOD PRESSURE
TO DROP, RAPID PULSE, HEADACHES AN D VISUAL DISTURBANCES; CAUSES
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS (EG. HEADACHE, TREMORS, DROWSINESS
AND CONVULSIONS).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SODIUM NITRITE: PREGNANT WOMEN ARE
PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE TO METHAEMOGLOBINAEMIA.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. TREAT SYMPTOMS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING.
GIVE WATE R. CALL A PHYSICIANS AT ONCE.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EVOLVE NOX UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL LIQUIDSPILLS: CONTAIN WITH ABSORBENT
MATERIAL, SUCH AS CLAY, SOIL OR ANY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
ABSORBENT. SHOVEL RECLAIMED LIQUID WITH ABSORBENT INTO RECOVERY OR
SALVAGE DRUMS FOR DISPOSAL. LAR GE LIQUID SPILLS: DIKE TO PREVENT
FURTHER MOVEMENT AND RECLAIM INTO RECOVERY OR SALVAGE DRUMS OR TANK
FOR DISPOSAL. REFER TO CERCLA IN SARA/FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT NORMALLY NEEDED
SINCE THE VOLATILITY AND TOXICITY ARE LOW. FOR LARGE SPILLS, ENTRY
INTO LARGE TANKS OR ENCLOSED SMALL SPACES WITH INADEQUATE
VENTILATION, A POSITIVE PRESS URE, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE-NEOPRENE, NITRILE, PVC, NATURAL RUBBER,
VITON AND BUTYL.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPALSH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:THE AVAILABILITY OF AN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND
SAFETY SHOWER IS RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:IF CLOTHING IS CONTAMINATED, REMOVE CLOTHING
AND THOROUGHLY WASH AFFECTED AREA. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NALCO 39-L REPLACED BY NALCO 39-M ABOUT 9/85 UNDER SAME NSN.

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-28.7C, -20.F
Spec Gravity:1.12-1.16
pH:11.1-11.8(NEAT)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO HAZY DEEP RED LIQUID; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NITROUS ACID, ORGANIC OR INORGANIC NITRITES OR ATMOSPHERES WITH HIGH
NITROUS OXIDE CONCENTRATIONS (MAY FORM CARCINOGENIC
N-NITROSAMINES); STRONG ACIDS (EG. SULFURIC, PHOSPHORIC,
HYDROCHLORIC, CHROMIC, SULFONIC).
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN
FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN THE EVENT OF COMBUSTION CARBON
MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND OXIDES OF NITROGEN MAY BE FORMED. DO
NOT BREATH SMOKE OR FUMES. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

Waste Disposal Methods:IF PRODUCT BECOMES A WASTE, IT DOES NOT MEET THE
CRITERIA OF A HAZARDOUS WASTE AS DEFINED UNDER THE RESOURCE
CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) 40 CFR 261, SINCE IT DOES NOT
HAVE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SUBPART C, NOR IS IT LISTED UNDER
SUBPART D. AS A NON-HAZARDOUS LQUID, SOLIDIFY BEFORE DISPOSAL IN
INDUSTRIAL WASTE LANDFILL.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY STUDIES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED ON THIS
PRODUCT ALONG WITH TOXICITY STUDIES OF THE COMPONENTS. ACUTE ORAL
TOXICITY (ALBINO RATS): LD50 >2000 MG/KG. CHRONIC TOXICITY RESULTS:
SODIUM NITRITE: EXPER IMENTAL ANIMAL STUDIES HAVE SHOWN
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS IN THE OFFSPRING OF THE TREATED PARENTS. THESE
EFECTS ARE NON-TRANSMISSABLE. BACTERIAL ASSAY MUTATION STUDIES HAVE
BEEN POSITIVE. TUMORIGENIC DAT A ARE EQUIVOCAL. SODIUM
MERCAPTOBENZOTRIAZOLE: CHRONIC FEEDING LABORATORY ANIMAL STUDIES OF
120 PPM IN THE DIET SHOWED NO EFFECT. HUMAN HAZARD
CHARACTERIZATION: MODERATE.

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:BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (5-DAY BOD): 703 PPM. CHEMICAL
OXYGEN DEMAND (COD): 23,300 PPM. TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (TOC): 37000
MG/L. AQUATIC DATA: 96 HOUR STATIC ACUTE EC50 TO RAINBOW TROUT=57
MG/L. 96 H OUR STATIC ACUTE LC50 TO DAPHNIA MAGNA=760 MG/L. 48 HOUR
NO OBSERVED EFFECT CONCENTRATION IS 400 MG/L BASED ON NO MORTALITY
OR ABNORMAL EFFECTS. IF RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT: SEE CERCLA IN
REGULATIO NS SECTION. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AND EXPOSURE
CHARACTERIZATION: BASED ON NALCO HAZARD CHARACTERIZATION, POTENTIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD IS LOW. BASED ON PRODUCT APPLICATION,
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL HAZ ARD: HIGH.

Transport Information:ALL TRANSPORTATION MODES (US DOT):
ENVIRONMENTALLYHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.. MARINE
TRANSPORTATION 9IMDG/IMO): PRODUCT IS NOT REGULATEDDURING
TRANSPORTATION. UN/ID NO: UN3082. HAZARD CLASS-P RIMARY: 9, CLASS
9. PACKING GROUP: III. IMDG PAGE NO: NONE. IATA PACKING
INSTRUCTION:CARGO, 914. IATA CARGO AIRCRAFT LIMIT: NO LIMIT. FLASH
POINT: NONE. TECHNICAL NAME: SODIUM NITRITE. RQ LBS (PER PAC KAGE):
2,000. RQ COMPONENT(S): SODIUM NITRITE.

SARA Title III Information:SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTNCES
(40 CFR 355): THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN INGREDIENTS LISTED IN
APPENDIX A & B AS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. SECTION311/312:
NALCO HAZARD EVALUATION HAS FOUND THE PRODUCT TO BE HAZARDOUS: THE
PRODUCT SHOULD BE REPORTED UNDER THE FOLLOWING EPA HAZARD
CATAGORIES: IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD; DELAYED (CHRONIC)
HEALTH HAZARD. SECTION 313: THE PROD UCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING
INGREDIENTS ON THE LIST OF CHEMICALS: SODIUM NITRITE, CAS#
7632-00-0, 1-5%; SODIUM NITRATE, CAS# 7631-99-4, 1-5%.
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 29 CFR
1910.1200: BASED ON NALCO HAZARD EVALUATION, THE FOLLOWING
INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE HAZARDOUS AND THE REASONS ARE SHOWN
BELOW: SODIUM MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOL E-SENSITIZER. SODIUM
NITRITE-CHRONIC HUMAN EFFECTS. SODIUM TETRABORATE=TWA 1 MG/M3
ACGIH/TLV. SODIUM TETRABORATE=TWA 10 MG/M3 OSHA PEL. CERCLA 40 CFR
117, 302: PRODUCT CONTAINS SODIUM NITRITE, A REPOR TABLE QUANTITY
(RQ) SUBSTANCE AND IF 2000 LBS OF PRODUCT ARE RELEASED, IT REQUIRES
NOTIFICATION TO T HE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER AT 800-424-8802.
TSCA: THE CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE ON THE 8(B)LIST
40 CFR 710.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: THIS PRODUCT
DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CHEMICALS WHICH REQUIRE WARNING UNDER
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65. MICHIGAN CRITICAL MATERIALS: THIS
PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN INGREDIENTS LIS TED ON THE MICHIGAN
CRITICAL MATERIALS REGISTER. THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS ARE
DISCLOSED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LAWS: SODIUM
MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE, 2492-26-4; SODIUM METASILICATE, 683 4-92-0;
SODIUM NITRATE, 7631-99-4; SODIUM NITRITE, 7632-00-0; SODIUM
TETRABORATE, 1330-43-6; WATER, 7732-18-5.