Effects of Overexposure:INH: NOSE/THROAT IRRIT. SKIN/MUC MEM DAMAGE.
ING:UPPER RESP TRACT/LUNG TISS DAMAGE. POSS DEATH.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EXTRNL: WASH W/LRG AMT H*2O,TREAT FOR CAUSTIC BURNS-REPORT TO
MD. INH: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIF RESPIR & O*2-GET IMMED
MED ATTN. INTRNL:INDUCE VOMIT ALONG W/ INH OF AMYL NITRITE-REPORT
TO MD. TREAT FOR CYANIDE POISONING.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:MFR- NON COMBUST
Extinguishing Media:IN A FIRE- H*2O, CO*2, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING RESISTANT TO STRONG
ALKALI.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT W/ALUMINUM OR ZINC TO GENERATE
HYDROGEN GAS WHICH IS FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE.
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID 1)CNTCT W/SKIN,EYES & CLOTH; 2)MIST INH;
3)CNTCT W/ACIDS/ACID WASTE. PROTECT AREA-SOURCE OF IGN DUE TO POSS
H GAS GENERTN. DO NOT ALLOW PROD TO REACH SEWERS WHICH MAY CONTAIN
AN ACID. IF SPILL R EACHES SEWER/STREAM-NOTIFY PROPER AUTHORIT.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM FREEZING. STORE INDOORS AT
MAXIMUM OF 110F & MIN OF 20F. AVOID SKIN OR EYE CNTCT.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM ALL ACIDS.
Respiratory Protection:TYPE FOR CAUSTIC MIST- MUST BE NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD.
Ventilation:MFR RECM LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROD- H*2O SOL. PROD FREEZE PT- 13F. SHELF LIFE-1YR. HAZ DECOMP PROD:
IF CNTCT W/SUFF ACID TO NEUTRLZ ALL SODIUM HYROXIDE,HYDROCYANIC GAS
MAY BE LIBERATED.
Waste Disposal Methods:SPILLS/LEAKS:COLLECT LIQ OR ABSORB ON SOLID.
SHOVEL UP SOLIDS INTO STEEL DRUMS. AFT PICKUP-APPLY SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE TO AREA TO DESTROY CYANIDE TRACES. TAKE MAT TO CHEM
WASTE TREAT FAC FOR DESTRCTN OF CYANIDE.MUST BE IAW LOCAL,STATE &
FED CODES.
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