J T BAKER INC -- SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS, 5665  -- 6550-00N038292
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS, 5665
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N038292
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-8802;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 0.3-5%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3, C
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: >94%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES, IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN
    CONTACT:IRRITATION, BURNS. EYE CONTACT:IRRITATION, BURNS, PERMANENT
    DAMAGE. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED . INGESTION:SEVERE BURNS TO
    MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH, NAUSEA, VOMITING. TARGET ORGANS:EYES,
    SKIN, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS.
    CHRONIC:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER. FOLLOW W/DILUTED VINEGAR, FRUIT
    JUICE/WHITES OF EGGS BEATEN W/WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    NOT BRTHG, GI VE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG.
    SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CLTHG BEFORE RE-USE. EYES:IMMED
    FLUSH W/PLENTY OF (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. VENTILATE AREA.
    CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE SPILL W/DILUTE HCL. FLUSH AREA W/FLOODING
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. (USE CAUTIO N).
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE HCL. MFR NEUTRACIT(R)-2 OR BUCAIM(R) CAUSTIC
    NEUTS ARE REC FOR (SUPDAT)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE SEPARATELY. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS. REACTS VIOLENTLY W/ACIDS.
    HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
    CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED
    IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 60
    PPM, A NIOSH APPROVED HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS
    REC. ABOVE THIS LEVEL,  A NIOSH APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . UNIFORM, LAB COAT & APRON ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:14 (1M SOLN). MATLS TO AVOID:HYDROCARBONS. FIRST AID PROC:WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. NEUT AGENT:SPILLS OF THIS PRODUCT. EYE PROT:&
    FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>95

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, MOST COMMON METALS, COMBUST MATLS, ORG MATLS, ZINC,
    ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, PEROXIDES, HALOGENATED (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBERS:D002
    (CORROSIVE WASTE).

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