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

MSDS NAME:TURCOFORM ETCHANT #9H
NIIN:01-083-6293
MSDS Number: BGKYT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TURCO PRODUCTS INC,SUB OF PENNWALT CORP
Address:7320 BOLSA AVENUE
Box:6200
City:WESTMINISTER
State:CA
ZIP:92684
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-890-3600
Emergency Phone Num:202-483-7616/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:61102
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:TURCO PRODUCTS, INC. DIVISON OF ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA
Address:2000 MARKET ST
Box:City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19103-3222
Country:US
Phone:215-419-7890
CAGE:61102

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 95%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:SODIUM HYDROSULFIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:16721-80-5
RTECS #:WE1900000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:SULFUR, MOLTEN
CAS:7704-34-9
RTECS #:WS4250000
Fraction by Wt: >5%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN FOR PRODUCT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:CAUSE SEVERE BURNS,POSSIBLE
    PERMANENT TISSUE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE BLINDNESS. SKIN:SEVERE
    IRRITATION,POSSIBLE CHEMICAL BURNS AND POSSIBLE PERMANENT TISSUE
    DAMAGE. INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION AND P OSSIBLE PERMANENT
    DAMAGE TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: SEVERE DAMAGE TO
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:SEVERE IRRITATION. EYES:CORNEAL DAMAGE,
    BLINDNESS. INHALATION:SEVERE IRRITATION. INGESTION:TISSUE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH IMMEDIATELY W/LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. SHOWER IF
    POSSIBLE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. EYES:FLUSH
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION:
    MOVE TO  FRESH AIR. GET MD IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: GIVE
    LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER/MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH WATER AND REACTIVE MATELS
    LIKE AL,ZN,TIN ETC.MAY LEAD TO GENERATION OF HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SHOVEL
    DRY SPILL INTO DOT-APPORVED DRUMS FOR DISPOSAL. KEEP SPILL DRY
    UNTIL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE DUST BEEN SWEPT UP AND SHOVELED INTO
    DISPOSAL DRUMS. DO NOT ALLOW  PRODUCT OR RINSE WATER INTO SEWER OR
    WATERWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:TRANSPORT & STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS
    AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 130F.ALWAYS ADD CAUTIOUSLY TO COLD
    WATER,W/AGITATION. HEAT EVOLVED.
Other Precautions:CAN FORM CARBON MONOXIDE UPON CONTACT W/FOOD &
    BEVERAGE PRODUCTSIN ENCLOSED SPACES & CAN BE FATAL.FOLLOW
    APPROPRIATE TANK ENTRY PROCEDURES(SEE ANSI Z117.1-1977).

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR DUST OR MIST CONDITIONS, A NIOSH-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTS AND MISTS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO KEEP
    PERTICULATE CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
    BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:B1
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:NOT GIVEN
pH:13.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:MIXTURE OF WHITE AND YELLOW FLAKES, SULFUR ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS,REACTIVE METALS,ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HUMID AREAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS,SULFUR
    OXIDES AND ACID GASES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:1. TRANSFER TO RECLAIMING CENTER FOR RECYCLING
    OR REUSE IF POSSIBLE; 2. TRANSFER TO LICENSED HAZARDOUS WASTE
    TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL SITE FOR DISPOSITION UNDER APPLICABLE
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULAT IONS AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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