LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 140-340 MG/KG (SEE SUP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
IRRITATION, MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, STAINING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE & SKIN CONDITIONS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Spill Release Procedures:ABOSRB W/VERMICULITE/OTHER INERT MATERIAL.
CONTAINERIZE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
CHEMICAL. AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Protective Gloves:GENERAL PURPOSE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ORAL LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR SODIUM HYDROXIDE.
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION/OTHER METHOD TO COMPLY IAW/FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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