Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 5.0 N
MSDS Date:11/18/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-240-6563
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKHWJ

Emergency Phone: 303-623-5716

Info Phone: 970-669-3050

Cage: 91224

Telephone: 970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716

Cage: 91224

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER OR DEMINERALIZED WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. SKIN
CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. MAY CAUSE SCARRING. SKIN ABSORPTION:
NONE REPORTED. INGESTION: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. INHALATION: CAUSES
SEVERE BURNS, MAY CAUSE PNEU MONITIS. CHRONIC: CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
MAY CAUSE DESTRUCTION OF ANY TISSUE CONTACTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY OSHA,
IARC OR NTP LISTED CHEMICALS. ADDITIONAL CANCER/REPRODUCTIVE
TOXICITY INFORMATION: NONE RESPORTED.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. SKIN CONTACT:
CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. MAY CAUSE SCARRING. SKIN ABSORPTION: NONE
REPORTED. INGESTION: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. INHALATION: CAUSES SEVERE
BURNS, MAY CAUSE PNEU MONITIS. CHRONIC: CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE DESTRUCTION OF ANY TISSUE CONTACTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING EYE CONDITIONS,
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS, SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL
PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1 TO 2 GLASSES OF WATER.
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. CALL
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE
CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS PRESSURE-DEMAND & FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. EVACUATE AREA &
FIGHT FIRE FROM A SAFE DISTANCE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN OR EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILLED LIQUID WITH NON-REACTIVE
SORBENT MATERIAL. STOP SPILLED MATERIAL FROM BEING RELEASED TO THE
ENVIRONMENT.DIKE SPILL TO CONTAIN MATERIAL FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
COVER MATERIAL WITH DRY ACID ( CITRIC OR BORIC). SCOOP UP SLURRY
INTO LARGE BEAKED.DILUTE WITH LARGE EXCESS OF WATER.ADJUST PH TO
BETWEEN 6-9 WITH SULFURIC OR CITRIC ACID. FLUSH REACTED MATERIAL
DOWN DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:CITRIC OR BORIC; SULFURIC OR CITRIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN,
CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATH MIST OR VAPORS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MAINTAIN GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN USING THIS PROD UCT. KEEP
CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY
PLACE.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM ACIDS, ACID FUMES, HEAT.

Respiratory Protection:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO MIST, VAPOR
OR DUST.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH TOP & SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER NEARBY.
LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH: EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. DO
NOT BREATHE: MIST/VAPOR. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP AWAY FROM ACID/ACID FUMES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:NOT DETERMINED
Vapor Density:N/D
Spec Gravity:1.181 (WATER=1)
pH:14
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.59 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, LIQUID, NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH: ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE WHEN STORED UNDER PROPER
CONDITIONS. AVOID EXTREME CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
KNOWN. THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE ID #: D002. WORK IN AN APPROVED FUME
HOOD. DILUTE TO 3 TO 5 TIMES THE VOLUME WITH COLD WATER. ADJUST TO
A PH BETWEEN 6 & 9 WITH AN ACID. OPEN COLD WATER TAP COMPLETELY,
SLOWLY POUR THE REACT ED MATERIAL TO THE DRAIN. ALLOW COLD WATERTO
RUN 5 MINUTES. TO FLUSH SYSTEM.

Toxicological Information:PRODUCT TOXICOLOGICAL DATA: LD50: NONE
REPORTED. LC50: NONE REPORTED. DERMAL TOXICITY: NONE REPORTED. SKIN
AND EYE IRRITATION DATA: NONE REPORTED. MUTATION DATA: NONE
REPORTED. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DA TA: NONE REPPORTED. INGREDIENT
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA: SODIUM HYDROXIDE: ORAL RAT LD50 LO: =50 SEVERAL
SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION TEST RESULTS REPOTED IN RTECS.

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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:PRODUCT ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION
AVAILABLE FOR THE INGREDIENTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

Transport Information:US DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
SOLUTION. DOT HAZARD CLASS: 8. DOT SUBSIDIARY RISK: N/A. DOT ID
NUMBER: UN1824. DOT PACKING GROUP: II. ICAO: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
SODIUM HYROXIDE SOLUTIO N. ICAO SUBSIDIARY RISK: N/A. IMO PROPER
SHIPPING NAME: : SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTUION. IMO HAZARD CLASS; 8.
IMO SUBSIDARY RISK: N/A. IMO ID NUMBER: UN1824. IMO PACKAGING
GROUP: II. PAGE NUMBER: 8226. AMDT: 25-89.

SARA Title III Information:SARA SECTION 311/312 CATAGORIZTION (40 CFR
370): IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD. SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372):
THODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION III OF THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF SARA. 302 (EHS) TPQ (40 CFR 355): NOT
APPLICABLE.
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA: THIS PRODUCT MEETS THE CRITERIA
FOR A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AS DEFINED IN THE HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD (20 CFR 19101.1200). 304 CERCLA RQ (40 CFR 302.4): SODIUM
HYDROXIDE 1000 LBS. 304 RQ (40 CFR 355): NOT APPLICABLE. CLEAN
WATER ACT (CWA) (40 CFR 116.4): SODIUM HYDROXIDE - RQ = 1000 LBS
(454 KG). RCRA : CONTAINS RCRA REGULATED SUBSTANCES (SEE WASTE
DISPOSAL FOR WASTE ID NUMBER. C.P.S.C.: THE LABEL FOR THIS PRODUT
BEARS THE SIGNAL WORD "POISON" BECAUSE THE CONCENTRATION OF SODIUM
HYDROX IDE IS GREATER THAN/EQUAL TO 10%.ALL INGREDIENTS IN THIS
PRODUCT ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA 8(B) INVENTORY (40 CFR 710).
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NO CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 LISTED CHEMICALS ARE PRESENT IN THIS PRODUCT.