Product ID:S2929, SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SEE SUPPL)
MSDS Date:06/01/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLKFC

Emergency Phone: 281-479-2569

Info Phone: 713-479-2569/800-256-2586

Preparer: RMC

Cage: 0KEJ9

Telephone: 781-440-0900

Cage: 0X801

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DANGER CORROSIVE MAY BE FATAL IF
INGESTED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF
CONTACT. FOR EYES OR SKIN CONTACT. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IN CASE OF IN GESTION, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS. HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR OR DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHED. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.

First Aid:CALL APHYSICIAN. SKIN: IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
SKIN WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES. THOROUGHLY CLEAN CLOTHING AND SHOES BEFORE
REUSE. E YE: WASH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES, LIFTING EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. SEEK MEDICAL AID. INHALTION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: GIVE SEVERAL
GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER. VOMITING MAY OCCUR SPONTANEOUSLY. BUT DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON.

Extinguishing Media:ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING
FIRE. ADDING WATER TO SODIUM HYDROXIDE WILL RELEASE HEAT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND CLOTHING.

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED. SWEEP, SCOOP OR
PICK UP SPILLED MATERIALS. TRANSFER TO CLOSED PREFERABLY METAL
CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL TO APPROVED FACILITY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: YES
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPRIATE GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTD FROM PRODUCT ID: CHEM SCIENTIFIC P/N: 51420 (500G).

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1390.C, 2534.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=318.C, 604.4F
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Density:>1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ORGANIC HALOGENS, METALS NITROCOMPOUNDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:WATER, INCOMPATIBLES, TEMPERATURE
EXTREMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SODIUM OXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:TRANSFER TO CLOSED PREFERABLY METAL CONTAINER
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL TO APPROVED FACILITY.

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:DOT CLASSIFICATION: SODIUM HYDROXIE SOLID, 8,
UN1823, PG II. DOT REGULATIONS MAY CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME. PLEASE
CONSULT THE MOST RECENT D.O.T. REGULATIONS.

State Regulatory Information: