MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- SODIUM METAL -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM METAL
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:SODIUM METAL
CAS:7440-23-5
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:No	OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
    qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
    Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
    removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical
    attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
    before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. EYE CONTACT: Immediately
    flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get
    immediate medical attention. INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting.
    Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Give large
    amounts of water or milk. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower
    than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious,
    turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately. NOTE TO
    PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen.   For ingestion,
    consider esophagoscopy. Avoid gastric lavage.

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

Flash Point:flammable
Autoignition Temp:250 F (121 C)
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, dry sand, lime, soda ash
    Large fires: Flood with water. Apply water from a protected
    location or from a safe distance.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Do not use water. Do not use foam. Move
    container from fire area if it can be done without risk.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard.

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

Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Protect from physical damage. Keep out
    of water supplies and sewers. Store at room temperature. Store
    under an inert atmosphere. Store under an oxygen-free liquid (e.g.,
    certain petroleum oils). Keep separated from incompatible
    substances. Store outside or in a detached building.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
    exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
    protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
    warning properties before use. Any dust, mist, and fume respirator.
    Any air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate
    filter. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a dust, mist,
    and fume filter. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a
    high-efficiency particulate filter. For Unknown Concentrations or
    Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
    respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
    other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
    supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
    facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ventilation
    equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations
    of material are present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure
    limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
    Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
    the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 SODIUM METAL: No occupational exposure limits established.

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

Boiling Pt:1621 F (883 C)
Vapor Pres:1.23 mmHg @ 400 C
Vapor Density:Not applicable
Spec Gravity:0.9684 @ 20 C
pH:basic in solution
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:reacts violently
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:solid COLOR:gray ODOR:odorless
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May ignite on exposure to air.
    Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Avoid contact with light.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid contact with air. Keep dry. Keep out
    of water supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of sodium Thermal decomposition products: oxides of sodium
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:SODIUM METAL: LOCAL EFFECTS: Corrosive:
    inhalation, skin, eye, ingestion ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Insufficient
    Data.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 5000000 ug/L 24 day(s) LETH
    (Mortality) Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis) INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY:
    1640000 ug/L 48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization) Water flea (Daphnia
    magna) ALGAL TOXICITY: 230000 ug/L 1 week(s) (Enzyme) Flagellate
    euglenoid (Euglena gracilis)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
    regulations.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Sodium ID NUMBER: UN1428 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 4.3 PACKING
    GROUP: I LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Dangerous when wet QUANTITY
    LIMITATIONS: PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden CARGO
    AIRCRAFT ONLY: 15 kg

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.  SARA TITLE
    III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
    regulated.	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
    CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes  CHRONIC: No  FIRE: Yes 
    REACTIVE: Yes  SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes	SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
    CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	SODIUM METAL: 10LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
    SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.

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