Product ID:9-111 CWT INHIBITOR
MSDS Date:05/26/1999
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-287-1057
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCRH

NALFLEET LIMITED

WINNINGTON AVE
NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4DX
UK

Emergency Phone: INTL 44(0)1885 407333

Info Phone: 01606-74488/01144(0)1865407333

Cage: TO043

NALFLEET LIMITED

11 NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW8 4DX, NJ 07081-1755 UK

Telephone: 01606-74488/01144(0)1865407333

Cage: TO043

SODIUM NITRITE

CAS: 7632-00-0

RTECS: RA1225000

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM SILICATE

CAS: 1344-09-8

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA FOR PRODUCT AS A WHOLE
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALTION: MAY CAUSE TIGHTNESS
IN THE CHEST WITH SHORTNESS OF BREATH &/OR COUGHING & SORE THROAT.
SKIN: IRRITATING TO SKIN. EYE: RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES. CAN
CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION. ING ESTION: THERE MAY BE IRRITATION TO THE
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT WITH NAUSEA & VOMITING. TOXIC IF SWALLOWED.
COMPONENTS OF THE PRODUCT CREATE FORMATION OF METHAEMOGLOBIN.
PREGNANT WOMEN ARE SENSITIVE TO METHEMOGLOBINEMIA. CHRONIC:
REPEATED INGESTION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF SODIUM NITRITE CAUSES DROPS
IN BLOOD PRESSURE, RAPID PULSE, HEADACHES & VISUAL DISTURBANCES. IT
MAY REACT WITH ORGANIC AMINES IN THE BODY TO FORM CARCINOGENIC
NITROSAMINES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IT MAY REACT WITH ORGANIC AMINES IN THE
BODY TO FORM CARCINOGENIC NITROSAMINES.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE:INHALTION: MAY CAUSE TIGHTNESS IN THE
CHEST WITH SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND/OR COUGHING AND A SORE THROAT.
SKIN: IRRITATING TO SKIN. EYE: RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES. CAN
CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION . INGESTION: THERE MAY BE IRRITATION TO THE
GASTR-0INTESTINAL TRACT WITH NAUSEA AND VOMITING. TOXIC IF
SWALLOWED. COMPONENTS OF THE PRODUCT CREATE FORMATION OF
METHAEMOGLOBI. PREGNANT WOMEN ARE PARTIC ULARLY SENSITIVE TO
METHEMOGLOBINEMIA. CHRONIC: REPEATED INGESTION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF
SODIUM NITRITE CAUSES DROPS IN BLOOD PRESSURE, RAPID PULSE,
HEADACHES AND VISUAL DISTURBANCES. IT MAY REACT WITH ORGANIC
AMINES IN THE BODY (SEE SUPPL)

First Aid:INHALTION: USUALLY NOT NECESSARY UNLESS AEROSOLS/MISTS ARE
GENERATED. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, REST, TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
WASH O FF AFFECTED AREA IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF SKIN
IRRITATION PERSISTS, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: SPEED IS
ESSENTIAL. IMMEDIATELY GENTLY IRRIGATE WITH CLEAN WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES . MOVE EYEBALL AND KEEP EYELIDS WIDE OPEN AND
APART WHILST IRRIGATING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE. IF
CONSCIOUS WASHOUT MOUTH AND GI VE ONE PINT OF WATER TO
DRINK.(SUPPL)

Extinguishing Media:NOT EXPECTED TO BURN. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN CASE OF FIRE, WEAR FULL FACE
POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE
SUIT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EVOLVE TOXIC GASES UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS. OXIDES OF NITROGEN. OXIDES OF CARBON. IF PRODUCT IS
ALLOWED TO DRY, THE SODIUM NITRITE IS AN OXIDIZING AGENT AND CAN
INITIATE THE COMBUSTION OF OTHER MATE RIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON, CHEMICAL SPLASH
GOGGLES, IMPERVIOUS GLOVES AND WELLINGTON BOOTS. CONTAIN AND
ABSORB WITH SAND OR VERMICULITE AND MIX WELL. COLLECT UP AND REMOVE
TO A SAFE PLACE UNTIL D ISOSAL. WASH SITE OF SPILLAGE THOROUGHLY
WITH WATER. ASSISTANCE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM WASTE DISPOSAL
COMPANIES. DO NOT USE COTTON WASTE, SAWDUST OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
SUBSTANCES AS ABSORBENT MATERIALS

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. IF
CLOTHING IS CONTAMINATED, REMOVE CLOTHING AND THOROUGHLY WASH THE
AFFECTED AREA. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. AVOID
GENERATING AEROSOLS AND MISTS. A VOID USE OF BRASS, ALUMINUM, ZINC
AND THEIR ALLOYS AND GALVANISED METALS. GIVES OFF HYDROGEN
Other Precautions:STORAGE: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
SEPARATELY FROM ACIDS, ORGANIC MATERIALS AND REDUCING AGENTS.
STORAGE FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS IS NOT RECOMMENDED. EQUIPMENT FOR
STORAGE AND APPLICATION SH OULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL, GLASS,
POLYPROPYLENE, RUBBER OR POLYETHYLENE.

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON, WELLINGTON BOOTS,
FULL SLICKER SUIT
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEALTH HAZARDS CONT: TO FORM CARCINOGENIC NITROSAMINES. FOR MORE
COMPLETE INFORMATIONS ON INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS CALL
MANUFACTURER FOR COPY OF MSDS.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/E
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/E
Vapor Pres:SAME AS WATER
Vapor Density:1.360-1.37
pH:>12.2
Viscosity:N/E
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK BLUE LIQUID; NO ODOUR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ORGANIC MATERIALS AND REDUCING AGENTS. CYANIDES AND AMMONIUM
COMPOUNDS. GIVES OFF HYDROGEN BY REACTION WITH METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, OXIDES OF CARBON.

Waste Disposal Methods:VIA AUTHORIZED CONTRACTOR. IF THIS PRODUCT
BECOMES A WASTE, THE FINAL USER MUST DEFINE AND ASSIGN THE
APPROPRIATE EUROPEAN WASTE CATALOGUE CODE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DUTY O F CARE) REGULATIONS 1991. SPECIAL
WASTE REGULATIONS 1996 APPLY.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE TOXICITY DATA: SODIUM NITRITE ORAL
(RAT) LD50 = 85 MG/KG. PRIMARY (DRAIZE TEST) SKIN/EYE: NO DATA
AVAILABLE. SENSITIZATION: NO DATA AVAILABLE. CHRONIC TOXICITY DATA:
NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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:PERSISTENCY AND DEGRADATION: NO DATA AVAILABLE. MOBILITY AND
BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL: NO DATA AVAILABLE. ECOTOXICOLOGICAL
EFFECTS: NO DATA AVAILABLE. ADDITIONAL ECOLOGICAL DATA: NO DATA
AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC,
INORGANIC, N.O.S. (CONTAINS SODIUM HYDROXIDE). CLASS: 8. PACKING
GROUP: II. UN NO.: 3286. ADR/RID. HIN: 80. ADR/RID NO.: 47B. IMDG
PAGE: 8147-1. EMS NR: 8-15. MFAG-NR: 760.

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