CLPJT - WLC4702R, WLC4705R, SODIUM

Product Identification

Product ID:WLC4702R, WLC4705R, SODIUM
MSDS Date:09/28/1991
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CLPJT

Responsible Party
SARGENT-WELCH SCIENTIFIC CO
7300 N LINDER AVE
SKOKIE, IL 60076
US

Emergency Phone: 312-267-5300

Info Phone: 312-267-5300

Cage: 64484

Contractor
SARGENT-WELCH SCIENTIFIC CO
1026 SKOKIE, IL 60076 US

Telephone: 312-267-5300

Cage: 64484

Ingredients

SODIUM

CAS: 7440-23-5

RTECS: VY0686000

OSHA PEL N/E

ACGIH TLV: N/E

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. INHALTION: ULCERATION AND BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND
STOMACH. SKIN/EYE CONTACT: SEVERE BURNS. SKIN ABSORPTION: NONE
IDENTIFIED. INGESTION: SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALTION: ULCERATION AND BURNS TO MOUTH,
THROAT, AND STOMACH. SKIN/EYE CONTACT: SEVERE BURNS. SKIN
ABSORPTION: NONE IDENTIFIED. INGESTION: SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH,
THROAT, AND STOMACH. CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTION: CALL PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALTION: IF
INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: IN
CASRE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY REMOVE PARTICLES OF METAL. FLUSH SKIN
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYE: IN CASE OF
CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=43.C, 109.4F
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER WITH DRY SODA ASH. NEVER USE WATER OR
CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATEDIN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA, IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE
WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER LIBERATING
AND IGNITING OXYGEN.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARES,
SMOKING OR FLAMES IN AREA. DO NOT USE WATER. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,
PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN DR Y CONTAINER AND COVER. MOVE CONTAINER
FROM SPILL AREA.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED STRIPE (STORE
SEPERATELY). STORAGE-KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE AWAY FROM
WATER OR LOCATIONS WHERE WATER MAY BE USED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. DO
NOT STORE NEAR OXIDIZING MAT ERIALS. CONTAINERS MUST BE
WEEL-SEALED.
Other Precautions:OPENING INSTRUCTIONS: REMOVE TAPE TO EXPOSE SCREW CAP
LID. UNSCREW LID AND THEN CAREFULLY PUNCTURE SEAL AND PRY UP TO
REMOVE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED B REATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
FUME OR DUST LEVELS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CLOTHING BEFORE RESUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS PART OF A FOUR PART KIT. KIT CONTAINS P/N 38423-12, POTASSIUM
IODATE; P/N 30525-10, BROMOTHYMOL BLUE; P/N 38056-01, MAGNESIUM AND
P/N 38570-04, SODIUM LUMPS. SEE MSDS SERIAL #CLPJD, CLPJR, A ND
CLPJM.

Chemical Properties

HCC:R2
Boiling Pt:=881.C, 1617.8F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=98.C, 208.4F
Vapor Pres:824MMHG
Spec Gravity:0.97
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY-WHITE METAL

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQULATIONS.

Other Information

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

Transport Information:DOMESTIC (D.O.T.) PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM
METAL. HAZARD CLASS: FLAMMABLE SOLID. UN/NA: UN1428. REPORTABLE
QUANTITY: 10 LBS. LABELS: FLAMMABLE SOLID, DANGEROUS WHEN WET.
REGULATORY REFERENCES: 49C FR 172.101; 173.206. INTERNATIONAL
(I.M.O.) PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM METAL. HAZARD CLASS: 4.3.
I.M.O. PAGE: 4175. UN: UN1428. MARINE POLLUTANTS: NO. LABELS:
DANGEROUS WHEN WET. REGULATORY REFERENC ES: 49CFR 172.102; PART
176; IMO. AIR (I.C.A.O.) PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM METAL. HAZARD
CLASS: 4.3. UN: UN1428. PG: II. LABELS: DANGEROUS WHEN WET.

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information:SARA/TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORIES AND LISTS:
ACUTE-YES. CHRONIC-YES. FLAMMABILITY-YES. PRESSURE-NO.
REACTIVITY-YES. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: NO. CERCLA HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE: YES. CONTAINS SODIUM ( RQ=10 LBS). SARA 313 TOXIC
CHEMICALS: NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA INVENTORY: YES.