ALLIED CHEM CORP. -- SODIUM HYDROXIDE,FLAKE/PELLET  -- 6810-00-077-8570
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE,FLAKE/PELLET
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-077-8570
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEM CORP.
Address:COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
CAGE:GO753
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEM CORP.
Address:COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
Phone:800-522-8001
CAGE:GO753
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 97.0%
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:SKIN:MAY CAUSE SEV BURNS;EYES:RAPIDLY CAUSES
    SEV DAMAGE;INH:DUST/MIST MAY DAMAGE ENTIRE RESP TRACT.

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

First Aid:IMMED REMOVEAL OF CAUSTIC IS OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE;SKIN:FLUSH
    W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR 1-2 HRS OR UNTIL MED HELP ARRIVES;EYES:FLUSH
    IMMED W/WATER FOR 15 MIN.GET MED HELP AT ONCE FOR EYES/ SKIN
    BURNS;INH :REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GET MEDICAL.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:FLOOD W/WATER,USING CARE NOT TO SPLATTER OR SPLASH.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRVD SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP & FULL
    PROTEC CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GIVES H2 GAS WHEN IN CONTACT
    W/AL,LEAD,TIN, ZINC & THEIR ALLOYS;CONTACT W/WATER OR SEE SUPPL
    DATA

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

Spill Release Procedures:IMMED SWEEP UP,REMOVE & PLACE IN CLOSED
    CONTNR,PROVIDING STAFF PROTECTION & AVOID CONTACT
    W/METALS.DISSOLVE/ NEUTRALIZE & FLUSH AWAY REMAINDER,KEEPING OUT OF
    SEWER.USE W/CARE DIL ACETIC ACID TO NEUTRA LIZE CAUSTIC TRACES.IF
    GIVES H2 EVAC/VENT AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT MIX HOT WATER W/CAUSTIC
    SODA.ADD CAUSTIC TO COLD WATER W/STIRRING AS HEAT IS EVOLVED.HEAT
    IS EVOLVED IN NEUTRALIZING.AVOID SPATTERING THE SOLN.
Other Precautions:FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE MCA CHEM SAFETY DATA SHEET
    SD-9 AVAILABLE FM MFGR CHEMISTS ASSOC,1825 CONNECTICUT AVE,NW WASH
    DC. PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS DATA SHEET APPLY ALSO TO AQUEOUS
    SOLUTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE SPECIAL(MECH)FILTER RESP FOR MIST/DUST/IF H2
    GASSEE SUPP DATA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXH:AS NEEDED TO ELIM DUST/MIST;MECH(GEN);IF NOT
    DUSTY
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHLD,HARD HATS,RUBBER APRON,RUBBER
    BOOTS/ CLOTH AS REQD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNUSUAL FIRE:OR MOISTURE MAY GIVE SUFF HEAT TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE
    MATLS.RESP PROTEC:IS BEING PRODUCED,USE HOSE MASK/SELF CNTND BRTHG
    APP.PRODUCT IN PELLET FORM.

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

HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:2.13
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PELLETS WITH NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,ACIDS & FLAMMABLE MATL,REACTIVE METALS & SA
Stability Condition to Avoid:HUMID AREA
Hazardous Decomposition Products:H2 GAS IN CONTACT
    W/ALUMINUM,ZINC,TIN,LEAT & THEIR ALLOYS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:UNK

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IF DISPOSAL REGS PERMIT DISCHARGE OF NEUTRAL
    SOLNS,DISSOLVE IN WATER,COOL & NEUTRALIZE CAREFULLY W/DILUTE
    ACID,SUCH AS ACETIC ACID. THEN FLUSH TO SEWER W/LOTS OF
    WATER.DISPOSAL BY A LICENSED CONTRACTO R MAY OTHERWISE BE NEEDED.

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