RICCA CHEMICAL CO -- 7370 SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 1% (W/V)-50% (W/W) & 0.25-10 NORMAL  -- 6810-00F020830
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:7370 SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 1% (W/V)-50% (W/W) & 0.25-10 NORMAL
MSDS Date:02/19/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F020830
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RICCA CHEMICAL CO
Address:448 W FORK DR
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76013-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-461-5601
Emergency Phone Num:817-461-5601
CAGE:0V553
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:448 W FORK DR
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76013
Country:US
Phone:817-461-5601
CAGE:0V553

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 1-50%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 76-99.8%

=====================  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:SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS ARE
    CORROSIVE. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF NOSE, SEVERE BURNS OF EYES &
    SKIN, TEMPORARY LOSS OF HAIR, PNEUMONITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS ARE CORROSIVE. MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION OF NOSE, SEVERE BURNS OF EYES & SKIN, TEMPORARY
    LOSS OF HAIR, PNEUMONITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE,
    PRE-EXISTING EYE PROBLEMS & SKIN DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF RUNNING
    WATER. SKIN: WATER FLUSH IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. GIVE CPR IF NEEDED. INGESTION: DILUTE IMMEDIATELY
    W/WATER/MILK. DON'T IN DUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTIONIN
    ALL CASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE & MOP UP. DISCHARGE TO SEWER
    W/LARGE EXCESS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTED HYDROCHLORIC/SULFURIC ACID.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS.

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

Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT/APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING THIS/ANY OTHER CHEMICAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 212-221F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text: 32F
Spec Gravity: 1-1.53
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ORGANIC HALOGENS, ALUMINUM, TIN, ZINC,
    NITROMETHANE, NITRO COMPOUNDS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:POUR INTO LARGE TANK OF WATER & NEUTRALIZE.
    TRANSFER TO SEWER W/LARGE EXCESS OF WATER IAW/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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