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

MSDS NAME:GBT-11
NIIN:00N010092
MSDS Number: BHNPF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GLOBE ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
Address:21 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
City:BRANFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06405
Info Phone Num:203-481-5586
Emergency Phone Num:203-481-5586,CHEMTREK:800-424-9300
CAGE:GLOBE
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GLOBE ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
Address:21 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
Box:City:BRANFORD
State:CT
ZIP:06405
Phone:203-481-5586
CAGE:GLOBE

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT
    DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VISION.INGESTION CAN CAUSE VERY SERIOUS DAMAGE
    AND MAY BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS,CAN RESULT IN
    PERMANENT DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VISION.SKIN:CAUSES SEVERE
    BURNS,PROLONGED CONTACT DESTROYS TISSUE.INGESTION:CAN CAUSE VERY
    SERIOUS DAMAGE AND MAY BE FATAL.INHALATIO N:N/K .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

Eyes:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MIN.SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EXPOSED AREA WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER.INGESTION:DRINK WATER,DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.CALL
    MD.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH  AIR.SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION .

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL OR WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL.DILUTE SPILL WITH LARGE AMOUNT
    OF WATER THEN NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
    HANDLING.AVOID ACIDS.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:N/K 

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG,FACESHLD OPTIONAL 
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,SLEEVES AND BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
N/K 

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:288F,142C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:41-51F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:<1 MMHG
Spec Gravity:1.53 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER WHITE TO SLIGHTLY TURBID WITH NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/K 
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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