===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:PC:15216 CAUSTIC SODA SOLUTION 50%,REGULAR GRADE
NIIN:01-051-3050
MSDS Number: CGLDZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A.
Address:CHEMICAL AND METALS DEPARTMENT
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-258-2436
Emergency Phone Num:517-636-4400
CAGE:96717
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DOW CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 LARKIN CENTER
Box:City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Phone:800-258-2436
CAGE:96717
Company:INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC
Address:2540 BELLWOOD RD
Box:34365
City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23234
Country:US
Phone:804-275-9292
CAGE:8K073
Company:LOS ANGELES CHEMICAL CO
Address:4545 ARDINE ST
Box:1987
City:SOUTH GATE
State:CA
ZIP:90280
Country:US
Phone:213-562-9500
CAGE:75656
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 49-51%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: <0.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: <1.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT RELEVANT
ACGIH TLV:NOT RELEVANT
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:SINGLE DOSE ORAL LD50 HASNT BEEN DETERMD
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRIT W/CORNEAL
INJURY WHICH MAY RESULT IN PERM IMPAIRMENT OF VISION,EVEN
BLINDNESS.MISTS MAY CAUSE IRRIT.SKIN:CORRO ACCORDING TO DOT.SHORT
SINGLE EXPO MAY CAUSE SEVERE SKIN BURNS .SINGLE PROL EXPO NOT
LIKELY TO RESULT IN ABSORPTION OF HARMFUL AMTS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS OF MOUTH,(SIGNS/SYMP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NO RELEVANT INFO FOUND.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH:THROAT.MAY CAUSE GI
IRRIT/ULCERATION.INHAL:MISTS MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRIT OF UPPER RESP
TRACT(NOSE,THROAT). NOTICE:USE OF NAOH CNTNR FREE PROD WILL
OCCASIONALLY REMIAN ON EXT OF PKG.HAZ TO ANYONE COMING IN CONTACT
W/IT.WHEN DRY CAN BECOME AIRBORNE,CAUSE SEVERE HAZ FOR
EMPLOYEES/DRIVERS,PASSERS BY.CLEAN EXTERIOR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
TARGET ORGANS:NO RELEVANT INFO FOUND.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE:WASH IMMED,CONT TIL ASSIST ARRIVES FOR TRANSPO TO MED
FAC.WASH ENROUTE IF POSSIBLE.MED ASSIST NOT IMMED AVAI WASH FOR
30MINS;SEEK MED ATTN IMMED.SKIN:IMMED CONT/THOROUGH WASH FOR 30MINS
IMPERATIVE WHILE REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH.PROMPT MED CONSULTATION
ESSENTIAL.INGEST:DONT INDUCE VOMIT.GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER/MILK IF
AVAI.TRANSPO TO MED FAC.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.CONSULT
PHYSICIAN.DR:MAY (SUPPLEM)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:MATL DOESNT BURN.EXPO TO FIRE FRM ANOTHER SOURCE
USE SUITABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT FOR THAT FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP PEOPLE AWAY.ISOLATE FIRE AREA,DENY
UNNECESSARY ENTRY.FIGHT FIRE FOR OTHER MATL THATS BURN.WEAR +PRESS
SCBA,PROT FIRE FIGHT CLOTH.CONTACT USE CHEM (OTH PRC)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PROD RXS W/H2O.RX MAY PRODUCE HEAT &/OR
GAS.RX MAY BE VIOL.VIOL STEAM GENERATION/ERUPTION MAY OCCUR UPON
APPLICATION OF DIRECT H2O STREAM TO HOT LIQ.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA.CLEAR NON-EMERG PERSONNEL FRM
AREA.VENTI AREA OF SPILL/LEAK.SEE MSDS FOR INFO ON
STABILITY/REACTIVITY.CONTAIN MATL TO PREVENT CONTAM OF SOIL,SURF
H2O,GROUND H2O.DIKE IMMED.CAREFULLY FLUS H W/H2O.NEUTRALIZE TRACE
W/DIL ACID(ACETIC ACID).
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID PREFERABLY ACETIC ACID.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS ADD CAUSTIC SODA SOLN TO H2O
W/CONSTANT AGITATION-NEVER H2O TO CAUSTIC SODA.H2O
LUKEWARM(80-100F).NEVER START W/HOT/COLD H2O.
Other Precautions:MAY REACT VIOLENTLY W/WATER.FIRE:RESIST CLOTH.NOT
PROVIDE SUFF FIRE PROTECTION CONSIDER FIGHTING FIRE FRM REMOTE
LOCATION.ADD CAUSTIC SODA TO LIQ CAUSE RISE IN TEMP.STORE AWAY FRM
INCOMP MATL,IN DRY P LACE.>60F.KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL &/OR LOC EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CONTROL
AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGG,FCSHIELD,FULL-FC RESPIRATOR
Other Protective Equipment:SAF SHOWER/EYE WASH FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN
IMMED WORKAREA.PROT CLOTH IMPERV TO MATL.SELECTION OF SPEC ITEMS
DEPEND ON OPERA
Work Hygienic Practices:APRON,FULL-BODYSUIT,BOOTS.REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH
IMMED;LAUNDER CLOTH BEF REUSE.CONTAM LEATHER ITEMS
REMOVE/DESTROYED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
1STAID:CAUSE TISSUE DESTRUC/STRICTURE.LAVAGE PERFORM SUGGEST
ENDOTRACHEAL &/OR ESOPHAGEAL CNTRL.MATL STRONG ALKALI.BURN PRESENT
TREAT AS THERM BURN AFT DECONTAM-SKIN BURNS ONLY.EYE IRRIG MAY BE
NECESS ARY FOR EXTENDED TIME TO REMOVE AS MUCHAS CAUSTIC AS
POSSIBLE.DURATION/TREAT MED PERSONEL DISCRET.NO SPEC ANTIDOTE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=145.C, 293.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=14.4C, 58.F
Vapor Pres:1.5
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:1.52G/ML
pH:14
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NP
Solubility in Water:WATER SOLUTION
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY HAZY LIQUID, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAT WHEN MIX W/H2O(SPATTER/BOIL).FLAMM H2 CONTACT
W/METAL(AL,BRASS,SN,ZN).ACID,HALOGENATED ORG,ORG NITRO
CMPDS,(POLYME)
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID TEMPS BELOW 85F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HAZ COMBUST PROD:NA.DOES NOT
DECOMPOSE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:INCOMPAT:GLYCOLS.RXS READILY W/VAR
RED SUGARS(FRUCTOSE,GLACTOSE,MALTOSE,DRY WHEY SOLIDS)GIVES
CO.MONITOR TANK ATM FOR CO
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:NO BIOCON EXPECT-REL HI H2O SOL.SLGIHTLY TOXIC
TO AQU ORG ON ACUTE BASIS.PH SHIFTS OUTSIDE 5-10;CHANGE MAY BE
TOXIC TO AQU ORG.DONT DUMP INTO SEWER/GROUND/BODY H2O.IN COMPLAI
W/FED/STATE/PROV/LOC LAW/ REGS.SEND TO LIC PERMIT:RECYCLER.CALL DOW
FOR LIST
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