CHEMETRICS -- SODIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00F004360
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004360
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMETRICS/CALVERTON, VA 22016
Emergency Phone Num:(703) 788-9026
CAGE:EO849
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMETRICS INC
Address:ROUTE 28
Box:City:CALVERTON
State:VA
ZIP:22016
Country:US
Phone:800-356-3072; 540-788-9026
CAGE:7K791
Company Name:CHEMETRICS/CALVERTON, VA 22016
CAGE:EO849

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN CONTACT: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION/SENSITIZATION DERMATITIS/CONJUNCTIVITIS. MAY CAUSE
    BURNS.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP, MILD DETERGENT OR WATER.
    EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION: IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS AND NOT CONVULSIVE, GIVE WATER.
    DO NOT IND UCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:N/K				       _
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RELEASES SODIUM OXIDE, REACTS
    W/WATER/STEAM TO PRODUCE HEAT & FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. TAKE UP WITH
    SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLA INTO SMALL CONTAINERS FOR
    DISPOSAL.

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

Ventilation:SIMPLY PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 14 APR 1986. MELTING POINT: 605F (318C)

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2534F
Vapor Pres:42
Spec Gravity:2.1
Solubility in Water:42%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, HYGROSCOPIC SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SODIUM OXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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