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OFI TESTING EQUIPMENT, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS 0.2%
Chemical Name:
PARAFORMALDEHYDE TEST SOLUTION 鈥淏鈥?
Trade Name:
145-302
OFI Part No.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Chemical Family:
NaOH : H2O
Formula:
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer:
1006 West 34th Street
Houston, TX 77018 U.S.A.
(713) 880-9885
In Case of Emergency Spills,
In the USA, call INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053 day or night
Leaks, Fire, Exposure or
Outside the USA, call collect, (352) 323-3500
Accident:
SECTION II - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF
INHALED. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. REACTS WITH WATER, ACIDS
AND OTHER MATERIALS.
Inhalation: Mists are Irritants to Respiratory Tract.
Ingestion: CORROSIVE! Swallowing may Cause Burns of the Mouth, Throat and Stomach.
Skin: Can be Corrosive to Skin. May Cause Irritation.
Eye Contact: Sodium Hydroxide: CORROSIVE! May Cause Irritation to Eyes, and with Greater Exposures,
Severe Buns with Possibly Blindness Resulting.
Persons with Pre-Existing Skin Disorders may be Susceptible to these Solutions.
Chronic Exposure:
SECTION III - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: CHEMICAL NAME
Sodium Hydroxide (0.2%)
1310-73-2
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to Fresh Air. If not Breathing, Give Artificial Respiration. If Breathing is Difficult, Give
Oxygen. Get Medical Attention.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Give Large Quantities of Water.Never Give Anything by Mouth to
an Unconscious Person. Get Medical Attention Immediately.
Skin: Immediately Flush Skin with Plenty of Water for at Least 15 Minutes while Removing
Contaminated Clothing and Shoes. Call Physician Immediately. Wash Clothing before Reuse.
Eyes: Immediately Flush Eyes with Gentle but Large Stream of Water for at Least 15 Minutes, Lifting
Lower and Upper Eyelids Occasionally. Get Medical Attention Immediately.
Perform Endoscopy in All Cases of Suspected Sodium Hydroxide Ingestion.
Note to Physician:
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire: Not Considered to be a Fire Hazard.
Explosion: Not Considered to be an Explosion Hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means Suitable for Extinguishing Surrounding Fire.
Special Information: Use Protective Clothing and Breathing Equipment Appropriate for the Surrounding Fire.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area of Leak or Spill. Keep Unnecessary and Unprotected People away from the area
of Spill. Wear Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as Specified in Section 8. Contain and
Recover Liquid when Possible. Use Non-Sparking Tools and Equipment. Collect Liquid in an
Appropriate Container or Absorb with an Inert Material (e.g., Vermiculite, Dry Sand, Earth). Do
Not use Combustible Materials, such as Saw Dust. Do Not Flush to Sewer! US Regulations
(CERCLA) Require Reporting Spills and Releases to Soil, Water and Air in Excess of Reportable
Quantities.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a Tightly closed Container. Protect from Physical Damage. Store in a Cool, Dry,
Ventilated Area away from Sources of Heat, Moisture and Incompatibilities. Separate from Acids
and Alkalis. Containers of this Material may be Hazardous when Empty since they Retain
Product Residues (Vapors, Liquid). Protect from Freezing.
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc. Houston, TX, USA Phone (713) 880-9885 Fax (713) 880-9886 http://www.ofite.com
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SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation System: A System of Local and/or General Exhaust is Recommended to Keep Employee Exposures
Below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local Exhaust Ventilation is Generally Preferred Because
it can Control the Emissions of the Contaminant at its Source, Preventing Dispersion of it into
the General Work Area.
OSHA Permissible Exposure (PEL) 2 mg/m3 (Ceiling)-ACGIH (TLV) 2 mg/m3 (Ceiling)
Airborne Exposure Limits:
Personal Respirators: Not Expected to Require Personal Respirator Usage. If the Exposure Limit is Exceeded, a Half-
(NIOSH APPROVED) Face Dust/Mist Respirator May be Worn for up to Ten Times the Exposure Limit or the Maximum
use Concentration Specified by the Appropriate Regulatory Agency or Respirator Supplier,
Whichever is Lowest. A Full-Face piece Dust/Mist Respirator May be Worn up to 50 times the
Exposure Limit or the Maximum use Concentration Specified by the Appropriate Regulatory
Agency or Respirator Supplier, Whichever is Lowest.
Skin Protection: Wear Impervious Protective Clothing, Including Boots, Apron, Gloves, Lab Coat or Coveralls, as
Appropriate, to Prevent Skin Contact.
Use Chemical Safety Goggles and/or Full Face Shield where Splashing is Possible. Maintain
Eye Protection:
Eye Wash Fountain and Quick-Drench Facilities in Work Area.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear, Colorless Solution / Odorless
Appearance / Odor:
Completely Miscible with Water
Solubility:
approx. 1.03 to 1.05
Specific Gravity:
12 to 13
pH:
> 90 (as water)
% Volatiles by Vol.:
32 0F (0 0C)
Melting Point:
212 0F (100 0C)
Boiling Point:
No Information Found
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No Information Found
Vapor Pressure (mmHg):
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Reactivity: Stable Under Ordinary Conditions of Use and Storage.
Hazardous Decomposition: No Hazardous Decomposition Products.
Incompatibilities: Acids, Aluminum, Tin and Zinc Metals
Will Not Occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NTP Carcinogen - Known: No, IARC Category- None
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No Information Found.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and
sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may
change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from
federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with
federal, state and local requirements.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
Hazard Class: Not Regulated
Identification No.: Not Regulated
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
The ingredients of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: HEALTH-1, FLAMMABILITY-0, REACTIVITY-0
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be reliable and reflects our best
professional judgment. Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein and assume no responsibility regarding the
suitability of this information for the user鈥檚 intended purpose or for the consequence of its use.
Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for his/her
particular purpose(s).
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc. Houston, TX, USA Phone (713) 880-9885 Fax (713) 880-9886 http://www.ofite.com
Version 2.3
Date 08-28-07
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