SAFE HANDLING OF CHEMICALS (SHOC)

SPDC

SHOC NO: 316

NALCOOL 2000
COMPOSITION:

Concentrated aqueous
solution of - Sodium itrite (
1-5% )- Inorganic and
organic corrosion nhibitors

APPEARANCE AND
ODOUR:

Clear to Deep red liquid None

USAGE:

Corrosion inhibitor.

INCOMPATIBILITIES:

Amines, Strong acids,

aluminium, zinc or their alloys

TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
SAFETY:
FIRE:

HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS:

PRECAUTIONS:

FIRE EXTINGUISHING
AGENTS / FIRST AID

Not flammable

Avoid exposure to fire

conditions

Not applicable

STABILITY:

Stable under normal

conditions

HEALTH
INHALATION
(BREATHING):

Not applicable (volatility is

low).

Not applicable.

Remove to fresh air. Treat

symptoms, and obtain medical
attention

SKIN:

Mild, short-lasting irritation

Impermeable gloves.

Flush with water for 15 minutes.

EYES:

Mild, short-lasting irritation

Chemical splash
goggles..

Flush with water for 15 minutes,

obtain medical attention.

INGESTION
(SWALLOWING):

Central nervous system

disorder and possibly
death.

Observe personal
hygiene while in use.

Induce vomiting, give plenty of

water to drink and obtain
medical attention.

ENVIRONMENT

Highly toxic to animals

Prevent contamination
of soil and water
PACKAGING
Drums
MATERIAL:
Cool, well ventilated environment
STORAGE:

SPILLAGE MITIGATION:
Small liquid spill: Contain with absorbent material
and then dispose.
large liquid spill: Dike, reclaim and dispose
DISPOSAL OPTION: Solidify with stabilizing
agents Deep-well injection
VERSION:

04

FLASH POINT:

DATE OF ISSUE:

None

NOVEMBER, 2001