BDH INC -- VW3246, SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% W/W, 10N, (SUPDAT)  -- 6810-00N053894
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:VW3246, SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% W/W, 10N, (SUPDAT)
MSDS Date:08/25/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N053894
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BDH INC
Address:350 EVANS AVE
City:TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
Info Phone Num:416-255-8521
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:38445
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BDH INC
Address:350 EVANS AVE
Box:City:TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:416-255-8521/416-201-6383
CAGE:38445

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA). LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 500 MG/KG
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 30-50%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT WITH THIS SOLUTION MAY
    RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS TO THE SKIN. THE VAPORS OF THIS SOLUTION ARE
    IRRITATING TO THE EYES AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS WHILE HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN. HAVE EYES EXAMINED BY MED PERS. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG &
    SHOES. ING EST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE VICTIM A GLASS OF
    WATER/MILK. CALL PHYS IMMED. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON
    PERSON. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, TRAINED PERS
    SHOULD BEGIN (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY SUITABLE FOR ADJACENT MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT WITH CERTAIN METALS (ALUMINUM,
    ZINC, TIN) TO RELEASE HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROT EQUIP LISTED IN EXPOS CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROT. CONTAIN RELEASE
    & ELIM ITS SOURCE, IF THIS CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. TAKE UP &
    CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP  AS DESCRIBED UNDER DISP. COMPLY WITH
    (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
    ACIDS AND METALS. DO NOT BREATHE SOLUTION MIST.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:ENGINEERING CONTROLS:ENGINEERING &/OR ADMINISTRATIVE
    CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOS. MATERIAL (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (ING 3)
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROT CLTHG SHOULD BE WORN TO PVNT
    SKIN CONTACT. ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR TRADE NAME/PART NO:40% W/W, 33% W/W, 30 W/W, 33% W/V. FIRST AID
    PROC:ARTF RESP. SEEK MED ATTN. SPILL RELEASE PROC:FED, STATE, &
    LOCAL REGS ON REPORTING RELEASE. REFER TO REGULATORY INFO FOR
    REPORT ABLE QTY & OTHER REGULATORY DATA. VENT:SHOULD BE
    HANDLED/TRANSFERRED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

pH:14
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:50-70

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE INDICATED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE NUMBER(S):D002. TREATMENT:NEUT TO PH
    6-9. CONT LOCAL PERMITTED WASTE DISP SITE (TSD) FOR PERMISSIBLE
    TREATMENT SITES. ALWAYS CONT A PERMITTED WASTE DIPOSER (TSD) TO
    ASSURE COMPLIANCE W/ALL C URRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGS.

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