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

MSDS NAME:LYE
NIIN:00-597-4749
MSDS Number: BFGYW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:OCTAGON PROCESS, INC
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-945-9400
Emergency Phone Num:201-945-9400
CAGE:DO973
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
Box:City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925
Company:OCTAGON PROCESS,INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:DO973

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
= Wt:97.
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:PROLONGED CONTACT DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE.
    EXCESSIVE INHALATION CAN LEAD TO SEVERE PNEUMONITIS

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

First Aid:SPEED IS MOST IMPORTANT. SHOWER UNDER DELUGE TYPE IS BEST &
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:REACTS WITH WATER WITH RELEASE OF LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF HEAT

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

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT & REMOVE WITH A BROOM IN A LARGE
    BUCKET. DILUTE WITH WATER & NEUTRALIZE WITH 6 M HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
    DRAN INTO A SEWER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL. DRY AREA - AWAY FROM
    ACIDS, OXIDIZERS, METALS OR EASILY IGNITABLE MATERIALS

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

Respiratory Protection:MECHANICAL FILTER RESPIRATOR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBB3ER APRON & BOOTS
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1390.C, 2534.F
Spec Gravity:2.13
Solubility in Water:GREAT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE DELIQUESCENT BEAD OR PELLET

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, EXPLOSIVES, METALS ORGANIC PEROXIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH MOISTURE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT IN LARGE VESSEL CONTAINING WATER. NEUTALIZE
    WITH HYDROCHLORIC ACID. DISCHARGE IN SEWER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER

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