MALLINKRODT-BAKER -- SODIUM HYDROXIDE -- 6810-00-241-1141 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:08/28/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1141
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:EO303
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:NONE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151
CAGE:EO303

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-73-2
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(IPR-MOUS)(MG/KG):40
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ROUTES OF ENTRY-EYES:YES. ACCORDING TO
    MFG; TLV & PEL IS 2 MG/M3. SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
    SECTION 
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/A 
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESS INHAL OF DUST IS IRRIT & MAY BE SEVER
    DAMAG TO RESP PASSAGE &/LUNGS.CNTCT W/SKIN/EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRI/BURNS.INGEST IS HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL.INGEST MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    BURN OF MOUTH & STOM.  INGEST MAY CAUSE NAUSEA & VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED

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

First Aid:CALL PHYS.EYES & SKIN:IMMED FLUSH EYES/SKIN W/LGE AMTS OF WTR
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOV CONTAM CLTHNG & SHOES. INGEST:DO
    NOT INDUCE VOMIT, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LGE AMTS OF WTR. FOLLOW
    W/DILUTED VI NEGAR, FRUIT JUICE/WHITE OF EGG,BEATEN W/WTR.
    INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION).

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD W/WTR; DO NOT SPLATTE/SPLASH THS MATL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CNTCT W/MOIST/WTR MAY GEN SUFFIC HEAT TO
    IGN COMBUS MATL.REACTS W/MST METAL TO PRODUCE HYDRO GAS;WHCH CAN
    FORM AN EXPLO MIXTURE W/AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL. CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER &
    COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WTR.
Neutralizing Agent:J.T. BAKER NEUTRACIT-2 CAUSTIC NEUTRALIZER IS RECOMM
    FOR SPLLS OF THS PRODUCT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. STORE IN A DRY AREA. ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:N/K 

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 60 PPM, A
    HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS
    LEVEL, A SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKER GOGG & FACESHIELD 
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON, EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKN,ON CLTHNG.AVOID SPLAT
    BY SLOW ADD TO SOLN.AVOID BRTH DUST.KEEP IN TGHT CLOS CNTNR.USE(SUP
    DAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:N.FL PT MTD:N/WRK HYG PRAC:W/ADEQU VENT.WASH THOROU AFTER HAND.
    PRODUCT CODES WHICH ARE BASED ON TYPE OF GRADE ARE AS
    FOLLOWS:3730;3722;5312;5104;3729;3734;3726;5045;3723;5022;3736;3728

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

HCC:B2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2534F/1390C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:604F/318C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:2.13
pH:N/K-FP
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE; ODORLESS SOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WTR;STRNG ACIDS;MST COMMON MTL;COMBUS MATL;ORGANIC
    MATL;ZINC;ALUM;MAGNESIUM;HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/K 

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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