Material Safety Data Sheet
pH INCREASER
SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER'S NAME ........................................Haviland Consumer Products, Incorporated
MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS ..................................421 Ann St., N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
PHONE NUMBER.........................................................(616) 361-6691
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER ................................CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
EFFECTIVE DATE........................................................7/7/99
TRADE NAME..............................................................pH INCREASER
CHEMICAL FAMILY ...................................................Alkali
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OSHA PEL TLV (Units) CAS NUMBER
Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) Not Established Not Established 497-19-8
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT ........................................................ Decomposes
FREEZING POINT ..................................................... 851oC
VAPOUR PRESSURE ................................................ Not Applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1) ....................................... Not Applicable
SOLUBILITY IN H20................................................. 33.2% maximum
ODOUR AND APPEARANCE ................................... White, granular solid; Odorless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY ................................................. 2.5
pH ............................................................................... 1% Solution: 11.4
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD OF DETERMINATION ..........Not Flammable
LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (% by Volume) Not Applicable
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (% by Volume) Not Applicable
MEANS OF EXTINCTION.......................................................Use extinguishing media for surrounding fires.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES.............................Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARD......................................................None Currently Known
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SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
CARCINOGENICITY, REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS .......... None
NTP?.................................................................................... No
IARC MONOGRAPHS?....................................................... No
OVER EXPOSURE EFFECTS ............................................. Irritating to skin and muscous membranes. Ingestion may be harmful.
Redness of exposed tissue or coughing. Inhalation of product dust may
irritate nose, throat and lungs. May irritate or burn eyes. May cause skin
irritation.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY...................................... Skin Contact
SPECIFIC FIRST AID PROCEDURES ................................ In case of contact: Immediately flush eyes and skin with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. For eyes, get medical attention. If inhaled:
Remove to fresh air. If swallowed: Drink large quantities of water.
EXPOSURE AGGRAVATED MEDICAL None Currently Known
CONDITIONS
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY ........................................... Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID ......................................... Contact with acids except under controlled conditions.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS................................. Reacts with acids with release of large volumes of carbon dioxide gas and
heat. Avoid: aluminum powder, acids, fluorine, molten lithium.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS........ Heated to decomposition, it emits fumes of sodium oxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION.......................... Will Not Occur
POLYMERIZATION AVOID ..................................... Not Applicable
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURES............................ Sweep up and recycle into process if contamination does not present a
problem. Use appropriate protective equipment if dust is generated or contact
with eyes or skin is expected. Flush residues and liquid to holding area for
neutralization before discharg
WASTE DISPOSAL.................................................... Salvage as much material as possible and return to process if contamination
does not present a problem. Dispose of in accepted landfill in accordance with
all local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ................................. Use approved dust respirator for low levels of airborne dust. High
concentrations may require air supplied systems.
VENTILATION .......................................................... Local or general room ventilation to control airborne dust that may be
generated into the work environment.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES............................................. Rubber or other impervious materials.
EYE PROTECTION.................................................... Chemical splash proof goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ........................ A safety shower and eye bath should be available. For operations where spills
or splashing may occur, use an impervious body covering and boots.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT ...... Store in cool dry area away from acids. Use air conveying/mechanical systems
for bulk transfer to storage. Use appropriate approved respiratory protection
when ventilation systems are not available.
SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
HAZARD CLASS ....................................................... None
DOT SHIPPING NAME.............................................. Not Regulated
UN NUMBER ............................................................. None
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) .............................. Not Listed
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REFERENCES ZZ1PHINR HMIS H=2 F=0 R=0 P=J
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