UNITED LABORATORIES -- UNITED 21
=======================================================
Material Safety Data Sheet
=======================================================
MSDS Num: BTXHB
MSDS NAME: UNITED 21
Responsible Party
Name: UNITED LABORATORIES
Address: 320 37TH AVE
City: ST CHARLES IL 60174
Info Phone: 800-323-2594
Emergency Phone Number: 800-323-2594;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Published: Y
=======================================================
Contractor Summary
=======================================================
Name: UNITED LABORATORIES
Address: 320 37TH AVE
City: ST CHARLES IL 60174
Phone: 800-323-2594
=======================================================
Ingredients
=======================================================
Cas: 1310-73-2
RTECS #: WB4900000
Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
OSHA PEL: 2 MG/M3, C
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C
EPA Rpt Qty: 1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty: 1000 LBS
------------------------------
Cas: 7631-99-4
RTECS #: WC5600000
Name: SODIUM (I) NITRATE (1:1)
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
=======================================================
Health Hazards Data
=======================================================
LD50 LC50 Mixture: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES
Skin: NO
Ingestion: YES
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES AND MAY CAUSE
BLINDESS TO THE EYES. DUSTS AND FUMES GENERATED DURING USE CONTAIN AMMONIA
WHICH IS IRRITATING TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL I F
SWALLOWED.
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IMMEDIATE AND SEVERELY CORROSIVE TO SKIN
AND EYES. DUSTS AND FUMES ARE IRRITATING TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: BRONCHIAL IRRITATION FROM DUSTS OR FUMES.
First Aid: SKIN: WASH THORO W/WATER. REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG IMMED.IF IRRIT
PERSISTS, CALL MD OR POIS CTR. EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF
IRRIT PERSISTS,CALL MD OR POIS CTR. INHAL:MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AI R, APPLY
CPR AS NEEDED. CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CTR IMMED. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMIT. DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CENTER.
=======================================================
Handling and Disposal
=======================================================
Spill Release Procedures: IMMED WEAR APPROP CLOTHING; CLEAN UP SPILL AT ONCE TO
AVOID INJURY. KEEP SPILLED MATERIAL DRY. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN LABELED,
TIGHTLY-CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods: CONTACT LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL AUTHORITIES FOR PROPER
DISPOSAL.
Handling And Storage Precautions: KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS.
Other Precautions: DO NOT ADD WATER TO CONTAINER. USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS
AND AVOID BREATHING FUMES GENERATED BY THIS PRODUCT.
=======================================================
Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
=======================================================
Flash Point Method: TCC
Flash Point Text: NONE
Extinguishing Media: MATERIAL WIL NOT BURN. USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR
ALCOHOL FOAM TO FIGHT FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures: WATER ACTIVITIES THIS MATERIAL AND CAUSES FUMES,SO IF
MATERIAL IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE, AVOID FUMES. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA
& FULL PROT EQUIP (FP N).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: WATER CONTACT; GENERATES LARGE AMOUNTS OF HEAT
AND NOXIOUS GASES.
=======================================================
Control Measures
=======================================================
Respiratory Protection: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH AMMONIA
CARTRIDGE FOR SPILL CLEAN-UP.
Ventilation: MECHANIAL (GENERAL): LOW SPEED FANS ARE RECOMMENDED. LOCAL
EXHAUST: ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves: NITRILE RUBBER, UNITED A392.
Eye Protection: ANSI APPVD CHEM WORK GOGG W/FULL (SUPDAT
Other Protective Equipment: TO PROTECT SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING FROM CONTACT. ANSI
APPVD EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER (FP N).
Work Hygienic Practices: WASH HANDS AND FACE WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER USING
THIS PRODUCT. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health: SOL IN H2O: NEARLY COMPLETE; MAY LEAVE SOME
ALUMINUM CHIPS. EYE PROT: LENGTH FACESHIELD (FP N).
=======================================================
Physical/Chemical Properties
=======================================================
HCC: N1
Spec Gravity: 1.20 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water: SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor: RED GRANULES WITH ALUMINUM CHIPS. NO ODOR
=======================================================
Reactivity Data
=======================================================
Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: CONTACT WITH ACIDS, ACID SOLUTIONS, SOFT METALS
AND MOISTURE.
Materials To Avoid: ACIDS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS. DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER CHEMICALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: MOISTURE GENERATES HEAT AND PUNGENT
IRRITATING FUMES.
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT
=======================================================
Toxicological Information
=======================================================
=======================================================
Ecological Information
=======================================================
=======================================================
MSDS Transport Information
=======================================================
=======================================================
Regulatory Information
=======================================================
=======================================================
Other Information
=======================================================
=======================================================
HAZCOM Label
=======================================================
MSDS NAME: UNITED 21
Company: UNITED LABORATORIES
Street: 320 37TH AVE
City: ST CHARLES IL
Zipcode: 60174
Health Emergency Phone: 800-323-2594;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 11/23/1993
Status Code: C
Label Date: 11/23/1993
Origination Code: G
Eye Protection IND: YES
Skin Protection IND: YES
Signal Word: DANGER
Respiratory Protection IND: YES
Health Hazard: Severe
Contact Hazard: Severe
Fire Hazard: None
Reactivity Hazard: Slight
Hazard And Precautions: DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE IRRITATING. ACUTE: CAN
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES AND MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS TO THE EYES.
DUSTS AND FUMES GENERATED DURING USE CONTAIN AMMONIA WHICH IS IRRITATING T O
THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE HARMFULOR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CHRONIC: NONE
SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
=======================================================
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, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or
viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense
nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United
States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. Any person
utilizing this instruction who is not a military or civilian employee of the
United States of America should seek competent professional advice to verify
and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation regardless of similarity to a corresponding Department
of Defense or other government situation.