JABRO BATTERIES INC -- SODIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00-174-6581
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:05/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6581
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JABRO BATTERIES INC
Address:1938 A UNIVERSITY LN
Box:8656
City:LISLE
State:IL
ZIP:60532
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-964-9358
Emergency Phone Num:708-964-9358
Preparer's Name:I HADJILOUKAS
CAGE:57289
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC
Address:414 NORTH FULTON STREET
Box:8656
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18105
Phone:215-432-4455
CAGE:74381
Company Name:JABRO BATTERIES INC
Address:1938 A UNIVERSITY LN
Box:8656
City:LISLE
State:IL
ZIP:60532
Country:US
Phone:708-964-9358
CAGE:57289

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:TLV: 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: SEVERE BURNS. EYES: SEVERE
    DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VISION. INHALATION: DAMAGE TO UPPER RESPIRATORY
    AND LUNGS. CAN BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER- DILUTE W/VINEGAR.
    DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: LEAVE CONTAMINTAED ATMOSPHERE.
    SKIN: WASH WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. EYES: IRRIGATE
    IMMEDIATELY W /COPIOUS WATER. PHYSICIAN SHOULD BE CALLED IN
    ATTENDANCE IMMEDIATELY!

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

Extinguishing Media:CAUSTIC SODA IS A NON-COMBUSTIBLE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WATER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR FLUSHING AWAY
    SPILLED CAUSTIC. ACETIC ACID TO NEUTRALIZE WHICH MAY BE FOLLOWED BY
    WASHING AND MOPPING AND COVERING WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Neutralizing Agent:ACETIC ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.133. STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NEVER TOUCH EYES OR FACE WITH HANDS OR GLOVES THAT
    MAY BE CONTAMINATED. CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR BLINDNESS. AVOID
    BREATHING MIST. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES W/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS, HEAD PROTECTION. EYE WASH
    STATION, SAFETY SHOWERS IN IMMEDIATE AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2530F,1388C
Vapor Pres:42 @ 1000C
Spec Gravity:2.130 (WATER=1)
pH:12
Viscosity:4.0 CPS @350C
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS FLAKE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAGNESIUM, ALUMINUM, ZINC, GALVANIZED TIN, CHROME, BRASS, BRONZE. MAY
    GENERATE HYDROGEN RAPIDLY WHICH IS EXPLOSIVE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ORGANIC MATERIALS AND CONCENTRATED ACIDS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MAY REACT WITH VARIOUS FOOD SUGARS
    TO FORM CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATORY
    AGENCIES AND ASCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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