SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP -- SODIUM HYDROXIDE -- 6810-00-174-6585 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:06/01/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6585
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310 (CHEMICAL COMMODITIES)
Emergency Phone Num:800-772-8786
Preparer's Name:CHARLES A EISENHARD
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

=============  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; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALED:200 MG NAOH/M3=IDLH. MIST=
    RESPIRATORY TRACT DAMAGE;MILD IRRITATION TO SEVERE PNEUMONITIS.
    CHRONIC: BRONCHIAL PNEUMONIA, G/I DISTURBANCE. SKIN:25-50% =
    IRRITATION W/IN 3 MIN. IF NNOT REMOVED;  SEVERE DEEP ULCERATION.
    CHRONIC:DERMATITIS. EYE: DISINTEGRATION & SLOUGHING OF EPITHELIUM.
    CONTINUED IN SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO COMMENTS OTHER THAN
    THE ABOVE REFERENCES TO THE THREE LISTINGS.
Effects of Overexposure:CORNEAL OPACIFICATION, EDEMA & ULCERATION.
    CHRONIC:CONJUNCTIVITIS. INGESTED:SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAIN, CORROSION
    OF UPPER MOUTH AREA. VOMITING PIECES OF MUCOSA ASPHYXIA DUE TO
    SWELLING OF THROAT. PERFORAT ION OF ESOPHAGAS & STOMACH MAY OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALED:IF BREATHING STOPPED GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION,GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MIN. APPLY STERILE BANDAGES &
    SECURE. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMT WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED:DO NOT USE GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMISIS.
    DILUTE W/WATER OR MILK. ALLOW VOMITING TO OCCUR. GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NEGLIGIBLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
    STANDARD.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAME W/WATER FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER
    FIRE IS OUT. USE AGENT SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE FLOODING QUANTITIES OF WATER AS FOG,
    APPLY FROM AS FAR A DISTANCE AS POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING CORROSIVE
    VAPORS. KEEP UP WIND.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.STOP LEAK IF W/O
    RISK. TAKE UP W/SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE IN DOT
    APPROVED CONTAINERS. SOIL:DIC A HOLDING AREA TO CONTAIN THE SPILL.
    AIR SPILL:KNOCK DOWN V APORS W/WATER SPRAY. WATER:NEUTRALIZE W/DIL.
    ACID.
Neutralizing Agent:ADD AGENT TO  NEUTRALIZE SPILLED MATERIAL TO PH7.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE, PROTECT AGAINST
    MOISTURE AND WATER, SEPERATE FROM ACIDS, METALS, EXPLOSIVES,
    ORGANIC PEROXIDES & EASILY IGNITABLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASH/DUST RESSSISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, EYE WASH STATION AND
    SAFETY SHOWER,
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:B1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:253F,123C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:604F,318C
Vapor Pres:100MM
Spec Gravity:2.130
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, WHITE OR OFF WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID OR
    PELLET FORM.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALDEHYDE, ACETIC ACID, ACROLEIN, ACRYLONITRILE, ALUMINUM, HYDROFLUORIC
    ACID, NITROMETHANE, FOOD SUGARS, WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS EXOTHERMICALLY WITH WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE TOXIC FUMES OF SODIUM
    OXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MAY CAUSE VIOLENT POLYMERIZATION OF
    ACETALDEHYDE, ACROLEIN, OR ACRYLONITRILE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE EPA TO
    ACSCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL INFORMATION.

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