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

MSDS NAME:GC FORMULA 1152
NIIN:00N018696
MSDS Number: CFNPB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GARRATT-CALLAHAN CO
Address:111 ROLLING RD
City:MILLBRAE
State:CA
ZIP:94030
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-697-5811
Emergency Phone Num:415-697-5811;303-623-5716(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:56733
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GARRATT-CALLAHAN CO
Address:111 ROLLINS RD
Box:City:MILBRAE
State:CA
ZIP:94038
Country:US
Phone:415-697-5811
CAGE:56733

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 5-10%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: PRODUCT DOES NOT
    EMIT FUMES. EYES: WILL BURN OR SEVERELY IRRITATE. INGESTION: MAY
    IRRITATE OR BURN MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH. MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
    DAMAGE TO MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH . SKIN: MAY IRRITATE. CHRONIC:
    REPEATEDOR PROLONGED CONTACT MAY MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS (SKIN
    REDNESS, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: DRYNESS, SCALING, ETC.)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . EYES: FLOOD W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. SO THIS FOR @ LST 15
    MINS. HAVE PATIENT BLINK AS MUCH AS POSS WHILE FLOODING EYE. DO NOT
     FORCE EYELID OPEN. CALL PHYS! SKIN: WASH W/WATER FOR @ LST 15
    MINS; CONSULT PHYS IF PAIN, IRRIT/OTHER PROBLEMS PERSIST.
    INGEST:GIVE WATER OR MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. CALL PHYS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR THE SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO SPECIAL HAZARDS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SMALL SPILLS OF 1
    GALLON OR LESS MAY BE FLUSHED TO DRAIN WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    FOR LARGER SPILLS, CONTAIN WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IN
    PLASTIC BAG.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER COVERED AND SEALED WHEN
    NOT IN USE. STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT ADD WATER OR
    ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO DRUM OF PRODUCT OR OTHERWISE CONTAMINATE IT.
    READ PRODUCT LABEL FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
    NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC/RUBB GLOVES. ELBOW (SUPDAT)
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    PLASTIC OR RUBBER APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMD CLOTHING. WASH CONTAMD CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE. IF LIQUID IS ABSORBED INTO SHOES/GLOVES, DISCARD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH FACTOR OF:10.0-14.0. PROT GLOVES. LENGTH SUGGESTED.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:209F,98C
Spec Gravity:1.1-1.2
pH:SUPDAT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 WHERE BUTYL ACETATE=1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR PALE YELLOW LIQUID, SLIGHT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:82

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY/IN
    COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.IF SPILL IS NOT
    CONTAMINATED MAY BE ABLE TO DISPOSE OF MATERIALS WHERE NORMALLY
    USED.

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