===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:GC CONCENTRATED ALKALINE LIQUID
NIIN:00N001193
MSDS Number: BCHGF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DREW CHEMICAL CORP.
Address:ONE DREW CHEMICAL PLAZA
City:BOONTON
State:NJ
ZIP:07005
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-263-7600
Emergency Phone Num:201-263-7600
CAGE:52454
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DREW CHEMICAL CORP,DIV OF ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:ONE DREW CHEMICAL PLAZA
Box:City:BOONTON
State:NJ
ZIP:07005
Country:US
Phone:606-324-1133
CAGE:52454
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 50%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:SEV DAMAGE,EVEN
BLIND-RAPIDLY.SKIN:BURNS,ULCER.INH:DAMAGE NASAL/RESP.INGEST:SEV
TISSUE DAMAGE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN-REMOVING CONTAM CLOTHES,GET
MD,LAUNDER CONTAM CLOTHES,DISCARD SHOES.EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/LG AMT
WATER 15 MIN-LIFTING LIDS;FLUSH UNTIL MD COMES.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMIT, DILUTE W/WATER;GIVE MILK OF MAGN,(SEE SUPP DATA)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL BODY PROTECT CLOTHES,SCBA W/FULL
FACEPCE:POS PRESS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT W/CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS SUCH
AS ALUMINUM,ZINC,MG,CU TO RELEASE HYDROGEN GAS-POTENT EXPL
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL:NEUTRALIZE AND MOP UP SOLUTION.LG
SPILL:COLLECT & ADD SLOWLY TO LG VOLUME OF WATER.EVACUATE PERSONS
NOT WEARING PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.STOP SPILL AT SOURCE.DIKE
TO PREVENT SPREADING .PUMP TO SALVAGE TANK.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINER MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
EMPTIED AS THEY MAY RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAP,LIQ,SOLIDS)
THEREFORE HAZ PRECAUTIONS FROM THIS MSDS MUST BE OBSERVED
Other Precautions:PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: GLOVES:MAY ALSO USE
POLYETHYLENE & NITRILE RUBBER. EYE PROTECTION: FACESHIELD MUST BE A
MINIMUM OF 8 INCHES.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR-SUPP RESP DEPENDING ON VAP
CONC;CONSULT SAFETY
Ventilation:MECH (GENERAL &/OR LOCAL EXHST) TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,PVC
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLSH GOG-8 FCESHLD
Other Protective Equipment:PROT SKIN W/IMPERV CLOTHES & BOOTS;EYE
WASH,SAFETY SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
DATE OF PREP:3/86.FIRST AID:INGEST:KEEP WARM,QUIET;GET MD ATTN
IMMED.INH:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF BRTH DIFFICULT,ADMIN O*2.IF BRTH
STOPS GIVE ARTIF RESP.KEEP WARM,QUIET,GET MEDICAL ATTN.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:288F
Vapor Pres:3.0
Vapor Density:>1.0
Spec Gravity:1.525
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR & COLORLESS LIQUID,HOMOG SOLN
Percent Volatiles by Volume:50
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS,REACTIVE METALS,ORG MATRL, SEE SUP DATA
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SEE UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZ
SECTION
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL SPILL:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.LARGE SPILL:POUR INTO A LG TANK
OF WATER & NEUTRALIZE.FLUSH TO DRAIN WITH LARGE EXCESS OF WATER IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLI CABLE REGULATIONS.
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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.
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