===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CAUSTIC SODA BEADS
NIIN:00N080145
MSDS Number: CFSBJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CHEMTECH IND INC
Address:1665 DES PERES RED
Box:31000
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-966-9900
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:56894
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMTECH INDUSTRIES INC MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS DIV
Address:1655 DES PERES RD
Box:31000
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63131-1821
Country:US
Phone:314-966-9934
CAGE:56894
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: >96%
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:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 140-340 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF DUST OR MIST CAN
CAUSE IRRITATION. AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS, MORE SEVERE BURNS AND
UPPER RESPIRATORY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR. BEAD OR LIQUID CONT WITH SKIN
CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS WITH DEEP ULCERATIONS. CONT WITH EYES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS & BLINDNESS. INGESTION CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: THE MOUTH, THROAT, STOMACH AND OTHER
TISSUES WHICH MAY RESULT IN DEATH. WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
DETECTABLE AMOUNTS OF CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE CANCER/BIRTH D EFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN OR EYE CONT: FLUSH AREA WITH LARGE AMTS OF WATER FOR AT
LST 15 MINUTES. GET MED ATTN IMMED. REMOVE CONTAMD CLOTHING & WASH
BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED GIVE
ARTF RESP. GET MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST: GIVELARGE AMTS OF WATER TO
DILUTE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMED MED ATTN. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DOES NOT BURN OR SUPPORT COMBUSTION. USE
EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY RELEASE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS UPON
CONTACT WITH REACTIVE METALS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP ALL POSSIBLE MATL & RECONTAINER.
FLUSH W/LARGE QTYS OF WATER. NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID. DISPOSE
OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE D.O.T. CORROSIVE LABEL IN ADDITION
TO COMMODITY LABEL. MATL IS CORR TO EYES, SKIN AND MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. AVOID CONTACT IN ALL FORMS.
Other Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED, PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINERS INDOORS
IN DRY AREA. CONSIDERABLE HEAT IS GENERATED WHEN CAUSTIC SODA IS
DISSOLVED IN WATER. BOILING & SPATTERING OF HOT CAUSTIC SOLUTION
MAY RESULT
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST AND MIST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN AIR CONCENTRATION
BELOW 2 MG/M3.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
RUBBER BOOTS & APRONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:RELEASING HEAT. EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2534F,1390C
Vapor Pres:>0.01 @20C
Spec Gravity:2.13 (WATER =1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID, FLAKE OR GRANULAR; PRACTICALLY
ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, TIN, LEAD, ZINC & THEIR ALLOYS; ALL ACIDS; CHLORINATED &
FLUORINATED HYDROCARBONS. DISSOLVES IN WATER (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS MAY LIBERATE
HYDROGEN UPON REACTION WITH METALS LISTED.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW 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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