sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, lye * 96-3 * water
HACH CO -- 2450 SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 5.0N
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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MSDS Num: CCZTH
MSDS NAME: 2450 SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 5.0N
Responsible Party
Name: HACH CO
Address: 5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box: 389
City: LOVELAND CO 80539-0389
Info Phone: 303-962-6721/515-232-2533
Emergency Phone Number: 303-962-6721/515-232-2533
Review Ind: Y
Published: Y
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Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co.
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Name: HACH COMPANY
Address: 100 DAYTON RD.
Box: 907
City: AMES IA 50010
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Contractor Summary
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Name: HACH CO
Address: 5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box: 389
City: LOVELAND CO 80539
Phone: 970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
Name: HACH COMPANY
Address: 100 DAYTON RD.
Box: 907
City: AMES IA 50010
Phone: 800-227-4224
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Ingredients
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Cas: 1310-73-2
RTECS #: WB4900000
Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE * 96-3 *
% Wt: <25
Other REC Limits: 2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL: 2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty: 1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty: 1000 LBS
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Cas: 7732-18-5
RTECS #: ZC0110000
Name: WATER
% Wt: <100
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Health Hazards Data
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Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES
Skin: YES
Ingestion: YES
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE BURNS & SCARRING. CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ALL BODY TISSUES CONTACTED.
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE BURNS &
SCARRING.
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: CHRONIC EYE/SKIN CONDITIONS.
First Aid: EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO
AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. O BTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: COVER W/CITRIC ACID/SOLID ACIDIC MATERIAL. SCOOP
SLURRY TO BEAKER, ADD WATER & NEUTRALIZE LIQUID TO A PH BETWEEN 6-9.
FLUSH NEUTRALIZED WASTE TO THE DRAIN W/EXCESS WATER.
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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Handling And Storage Precautions: DON'T BREATHE MIST/VAPORS.
Other Precautions: AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING.
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
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Fire Fighting Procedures: NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: NONE
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Control Measures
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Ventilation: ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves: DISPOSABLE LATEX
Eye Protection: LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment: LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
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Physical/Chemical Properties
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B.P. Text: 212F
Spec Gravity: 1.181
PH: 14
Evaporation Rate & Reference: (WATER=1): 0.59
Solubility in Water: COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor: CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/NO ODOR.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: HEAT, EVAPORATION
Materials To Avoid: ACIDS
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
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Toxicological Information
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Ecological Information
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MSDS Transport Information
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Regulatory Information
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Other Information
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HAZCOM Label
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MSDS NAME: 2450 SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 5.0N
Company: HACH COMPANY
Street: 100 DAYTON RD.
PO Box: 907
City: AMES IA
Zipcode: 50010
Health Emergency Phone: 303-962-6721/515-232-2533
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 10/12/1999
Status Code: A
Origination Code: G
Hazard And Precautions: OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE BURNS & SCARRING. CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ALL BODY TISSUES CONTACTED.
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