=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:3725 SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50% SOLUTION
NIIN:00F042738
MSDS Number: CCZQY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE * 96-4 *
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 50%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: IS HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL,
    SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT & STOMACH. SKIN: BURNS. EYES: BURNS,
    PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS OF
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEM A, LUNG INFLAMMATION, MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, NAUSEA, VOMITING.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WATER. FOLLOW W/DILUTED VINEGAR, FRUIT JUICE/WHITES
    OF EGGS BEATEN W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING,	GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. FLOOD W/WATER SPRAY
    TO PREVENT SPLASHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS W/MOST METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN
    GAS, WHICH CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE W/AIR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STOP
    LEAK IF YOU CAN DO W/O RISK. VENTILATE AREA. FLUSH AREA W/FLOODING
    AMOUNTS OF WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMBATIBLE MATERIALS. STORE
    ABOVE 60F TO PREVENT FREEZING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:287F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:53F
Vapor Pres:1 MMHG
Spec Gravity:1.53
pH:14
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS VISCOUS LIQUID W/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:50

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, MOST COMMON METALS, COMBUSTIBLE/ORGANIC MATERIALS,
    WATER,ZINC,ALUMINUM,PEROXIDES,HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. UN1824

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