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

MSDS NAME:CAUSTIC SODA BEADS
NIIN:00-597-2628
MSDS Number: BFGXX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGY (FM: DOW CHEMICAL, USA)
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES BURNS TO SKIN & EYES. DUST VERY
    IRRITATING TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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

First Aid:EYES & SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN; GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.INHALATION:GET TO FRESH AIR & DOCTOR.INGESTION: GIVE MILK
    OR PLENTY OF WATER & CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN WATER SOLUTION CAN REACT WITH METALS
    TO RELEASE HYDROGEN WHICH IS FLAMMABLE &/OR EXPLOSIVE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP. FOLLOW BY FLUSHING WITH WATER.
    NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID TO REMOVE FINAL TRACES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRODUCT ABSORBS WATER & CARBN DIOXIDE
    FROM AIR. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED & SEALED. AVOID SKIN & EYE CONTACT.
Other Precautions:SOLUTION WITH WATER GENERATES EXCESSIVE HEAT & MIST.
    SOLUTIONS OF GREATER THAN 45% ARE VISCOUS & VERY SLIPPERY

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

Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,BOOTS, GUANTLETS
Supplemental Safety and Health
O-C-275

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

HCC:B1
Solubility in Water:109GM/100 G
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID, NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE WELL WITH WATER, THEN NEUTRALIZE WITH
    ACID

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