===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:BT 441L
NIIN:00F005351
MSDS Number: BBSHN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:WATER CHEMISTS, INC/LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
Emergency Phone Num:(213) 263-6966
CAGE:OO320
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:WATER CHEMISTS, INC/LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
Phone:(213) 263-6966
CAGE:OO320
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 50%
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:DESTROYS BODY TISSUE & BURNS. EYES CAUSES
SEVERE DAMAGE. SWALLOWED: SEVERE INJURY.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: APPLY A STEADY FLOW OF COLD WATER FOR 15 MINS & CALL A
DOCTOR. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING! GIVE AN
OUNCE OF VIN EGAR PER EQUAL AMT OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT CAN REACT W/AMPHOTERIC METALS
(ALUMINUM) GENERATING HYDROGEN GAS, FLAMMABLE & EXPLOSIVE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. DILUTE
ACETIC ACID MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE FINALRACES OF CAUSTIC
IMMEDIATELY AFTER FLUSHING.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED AND AWAY
FROM ACIDS. WEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING CAUSTIC
Other Precautions:CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES SHOULD BE REMOVE AND
WASHED BEFORE REUSE. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:FILTER RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED TO CAUSTIC SOLUTION
MISTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS APRON, BOOTS, & FULL FACE SHIELD
TO PROTECT FACE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:288-298F
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:1.525
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WATER WHITE TO SLIGHTLY TURBID, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:60%
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH SOME ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE WELL WITH WATER, THEN NEUTRALIZE WITH
ACID, AND FLUSH TO DRAIN.
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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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