===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CAUSTIC SODA - DIAPHRAGM NO. 2 FLAKES
NIIN:01-051-3050
MSDS Number: BQFCK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CO DIV OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM
Address:CUSTOMER SERVICE, OCCIDENTAL TOWER
Box:809050
City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75380
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-752-5151 / 716-286-3081
Emergency Phone Num:716-278-7021
CAGE:0AH54
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:5005 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY
Box:City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75244-6198
Country:US
Phone:800-752-5151/972-404-3800
CAGE:0AH54
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 97-98.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 0.40-1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 0.9-1.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:140-340 MG/KG ACUTE ORAL LD50 (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES WITH
WHICH IT COMES IN CONTACT. SUPERFICIAL DESTRUCTION OF SKIN,
DERMATITIS. INHALATION OF DUST, SPRAY OR MIST MAY RESULT IN VARYING
DEGREES OF IRRITATION OR DAMAGE TO RE SPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS
CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN BURNS/IRRITATION, DERMATITIS, RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION/BURNS, CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA, EYE BURNS/INJURY,
SEVERE BURNS AND COMPLETE TISSUE PERFORATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF
THE MOUTH, THROAT, ESOP HAGUS AND STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
FOOTWEAR. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION: NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
WATER OR MILK. SEEK MEDICAL ATTN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. AVOID DIRECT
CONTACT OF THIS PRODUCT WITH WATER AS THIS CAN CAUSE VIOLENT
EXOTHERMIC REACTION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER
OR ACIDS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK. CONTAIN SPILL AND CLEAN UP
IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE LIQUID WITH VACUUM. NEUTRALIZE REMAINING TRACES
OF MATERIAL WITH ANY DILUTE INORGANIC ACID. THE SPILL AREA SHOULD
THEN BE FLUSHED WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:INORGANIC ACID SUCH AS HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC,
NITRIC, PHOSPHORIC OR ACETIC
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. HAZARDOUS
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS CAN FORM UPON CONTACT WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGE
PRODUCTS IN ENCLOSED SPACES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH LEATHER, WOOL, ACIDS, ORGANIC
HALOGEN COMPOUNDS AND ORGANIC NITRO COMPOUNDS. PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE
TO TIN, ALUMINUM, ZINC AND ALLOYS CONTAINING THESE METALS AND WILL
REACT VIOLENTLY WITH THESE METALS IN POWDER FORM.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRAATOR WHERE DUST, MIST OR SPRAY MAY BE GENERATED.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHERE DUST, MIST OR SPRAY MAY
BE GENERATED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
CHEMICALLY RESISITANT SAFETY SHOES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING WITH
SOAP AND WATER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING OR CONTACT.
EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE BURNS WHICH ARE NOT IMMEDIATELY PAINFUL OR
VISIBLE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NEVER ADD WATER TO PRODUCT. ALWAYS ADD PRODUCT-WITH CONSTANT STIRRING-
SLOWLY TO SURFACE OF LUKEWARM (80-100F) WATER TO ASSURE PRODUCT IS
BEING COMPLETELY DISSOLVED AS IT IS ADDED. NEVER ADD MORE PROD UCT
THAN CAN BE ABSORBED BY SOLUTION WHILE MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE
BELOW 200F TO PREVENT BOILING AND SPATTERING.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2530F,1388C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:604F,318C
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:2.13
pH:12.0
Viscosity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NIL
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR WHITE SOLID WITH NO DISTINCT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALUMINUM, TIN, ZINC AND ALLOYS CONTAINING THESE METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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.
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