Sodium Hydroxide Flakes

Material Safety Data Sheet

SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Sodium Hydroxide Flakes Synonyms: Caustic Soda, Soda Lye Chemical Formula: NaOH CAS Number: 1310-73-2 SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient Name
Sodium Hydroxide Chlorides as NaCl Carbonate as Na2CO3 Iron as Fe Nickel as Ni

CAS NO.
1310-73-2

%
98-99min 0.08max 0.9max 20ppm max 5ppm max Nil

OSHA PEL
2mg/m ceiling

ACGIH TLV
2mg/m ceiling

Mercury as Hg

SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Acute health effects: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes and skin. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Chronic health effects: This product has no known chronic effects. Repeated or prolong exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate medical conditions. Carcinogenicity: This product is not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a Carcinogen by OSHA. SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
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Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if irritation occurs. Ingestion: If swallowed, call a physician immediately. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammability: Non-Flammable Flash Point: N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A Flame limits: N/A Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder. Fire Fighting Instructions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Fire/ Explosion hazard: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spill/Leak Procedure: Utilize recommended protective clothing and equipment. Clean spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Spill area can be washed with water. Collect wash water for approved disposal. Keep from entering water or ground water. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Storage requirements: Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Store at ambient temperature. SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal Protective Equipment: Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles. Skin Protection: PVC gloves with impervious boots, apron or coveralls. Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products. Respiratory Protection: Work ambient concentrations should be monitored and if the recommended exposure limit is exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator must be worn. Airborne Exposure Limits: NA Ventilation Requirement: Use local ventilation if dusting is a problem, to maintain air levels below the recommended exposure limit. Additional protective measures: Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be available. Educate and train employees in the safe use and handling of hazardous chemicals.
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SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: White flakes or beads. Odor: Odorless Molecular Weight: 40.0 Melting Point: 318C Boiling Point: 1390C Vapour pressure: 1 mm Hg at 739 C Specific Gravity: 2.130 Solubility in Water: 42g/100ml at 0C SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not occur Polymerization to Avoid: NA Materials to avoid: Incompatible with a wide variety of materials including many metals, ammonium compounds, cyanides, acids, nitro compounds, phenols, combustible organics. Strong acids, absorbs CO2 from the air. When dissolved in water an exothermic reaction will occur. Heat of solution is very high and may lead to a dangerously hot solution if small amounts of water are used. Conditions to Avoid: Excessive temperatures Decomposition Products: Sodium oxide, sodium peroxide fumes. SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION General: Very corrosive. Causes severe burns. May cause serious permanent eye damage. Very harmful by ingestion. Harmful by skin contact or by inhalation of dust. Routes of exposure: Eye contact. Ingestion. Inhalation. Skin contact. Toxicity data Ipr-Mouse LD50: 40 mg/kg Irritation Data: Eye-Monkey 1%/24h: Severe Skin-Rabbit 500 mg/24h: Severe Eye-Rbt 400 ug: Mild Chronic Toxic effects: This product has no known chronic effects. Repeated or prolong exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate medical conditions. Acute toxic effects: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes and skin. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting.
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Risk Phrase: R35 Safety Phrases: S26 S37 S39 S45 SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Not available. SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste disposal method: Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental regulations. SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Proper shipping name: Sodium Hydroxide, solid UN number: 1823 Packing Group: II Class: 8 Label code: 8 Reportable Quantity: RQ 1000(454) SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA status: This product is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. TSCA Chemical Inventory: This compound is on the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) inventory List. SARA 313 Title III: Section 302 ExtremelyHazardous Substances: None Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: None Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION Caution: Empty container retains residue. This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, as to accuracy or completeness. The information is obtained from various sources including the manufacturer and other third party sources. The information may not be valid under all conditions nor if this material is used in combination with other materials or in any process.

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