NFPA Hazard Ratings:

Emergency Overview: Prolonged skin contact can be destrctive to tissue. Potential eye damage from contact.

Potential Health Effects:

• Signs and Symptoms of Acute Overexposure: Irritating, possibly corrosive. Inhalation of mists from product causes irritation. May be harmful if swallowed.
• Signs and Symptoms of Chronic overexposure: Prolonged skin contact will cause irritation, defattting, possible dermatitis. Wash with soap and water. See a physician if irritation occurs. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.

• Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Get prompt medical attention.
• Ingestion: Not significantly toxic or corrosive. Induce vomiting if a large amount is ingested. Get medical attention.
• Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Get medical attention if skin is burned or if irritation persists.
• Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
• Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Flash Point: None by Pensky-Martens Closed-Cup Method

Flammability Limits: NDA

Autoignition temp: NDA

Fire Extinguishing Media: Water, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam.

Special Fire-Fighting Information: Wear NIOSH-approved SCNA. Use water spray to cool containers and to knock down fumes.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NDA

• Ventilation System: Good general ventilation is advisable
• Personal Respirators (NIOSH or EIN Approved): Use approved mist filter.
• Skin Protection: Neoprene gloves, boots and apron. Body covering clothing/
• Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles, to protect from splashing, optional.
• Other Control Measures: None.

• Appearance and Color: Clear amber liquid.
• Odor: Low odor
• Solubility in Water: Miscible
• Specific Gravity: 1.35
• pH: 13.0
• % volatile by volume @ 21C (70F): NDA
• Boiling Point: 212 degrees F/ 100 degrees C
• Melting Point: NDA
• Vapor Density (Air=1): NDA
• Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NDA
• Evaporation Rate (Bu. Acetate=1): NDA

• Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen gas, nitrogen and phosphorous oxides
• Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
• Incompatibility: Reactive metals such as zinc and aluminum
• Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible metals.

• Toxicological Data:

RTECS: CAS# 1310-73-2: WB4900000 / CAS# 7631-95-0: QA5075000 / CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 / CAS# 113221-69-5:NDA / CAS# 23783-26-8: NDA / CAS# 64665-57-2:1003731ST / CAS# 1314-13-2: ZH4810000

LC50/LD50: CAS# 1310-73-2: skin, rabbit: 500 mg/24H severe; eye rabbit: 50 ug/24H severe / CAS# 7631-95-0: Oral, rat LD50 = 4 g/Kg / CAS# 7732-18-5: LD50= 90 mL/Kg / CAS# 113221-69-5: Oral, rat LD50 = 2400 mg/Kg / CAS# 23783-26-8: Oral, rat LD50 = 2766 mg/Kg / CAS# 64665-57-2: Oral, rat LD50 = 1980 mg/Kg / CAS# 1314-13-2: Oral, rat LD50 = 240 mg/Kg; Oral, mouse LD50 = 7950 mg/Kg

• Carcinogenicity:

ACGIH-A3 - Molybdenum soluble compounds (sodium or ammonium) "confirmed animal carcinogen" list, but NOT listed IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA lists.
ACGIH-A4 - Zinc oxide, "suspected animal carcinogen" list, but NOT listed IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA lists
Other ingredients are NOT found on any lists published by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA

Environmental Fate: This product is not likely to bioconcentrate

Environmental Toxicity: NDA

• DOT Proper Shipping Name: Caustic alkali liquid, NOS, class 8, UN 1719, PG II
• DOT Hazard Class: (8)
• UN Number: 1719
• Packing Group: II
• DOT Label: Caustic alkali liquid, N.O.S. (contains sodium hydroxide), class 8, UN1719, PG II
  

• TSCA: (40CFR 710) All chemical ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory with no SNUR or special reporting required.
• CERCLA Reportable Quantity: 1,000 lbs of sodium hydroxide (approx. 1300 gal. of product)
• SARA TITLE III:

..................................Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Sodium hydroxide Final RQ = 1000 lbs (454 Kg)

..................................Section 311 Hazard Categorization: Acute Health

..................................Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This material contains sodium hydroxide (CAS 1310-73-2) which is subject to reporting requirements of Section 313 or Sara Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. 1,000 lb Final RQ (454 Kg)

• Clean Water Act: CAS# 1310-73-2 is listed as a hazardous substance under CWA
• Clean Air Act: No ingredients listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). This product does not contain any Class 1 or Class 2 ozone depletors, nor was it made with such chemicals.
• STATE-RIGHT TO KNOW LISTS: Sodium hydroxide, CAS# 1310-73-2, representing 25% of this product, is listed on the following RTK lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota & Massachussetts. Zinc oxide, CAS#1314-13-2, representing 1.6% of this product, is listed on the following RTK lists: California, Ilinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Minnesota & Rhode Island. Other ingredients checked and verified NOT included on California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachussetts, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island.
• California Proposition 65 Labeling: This product contains the following chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects and/or reproductive harm: zinc oxide, CAS# 1314-13-2 (1.6% of product).
• Canadian DSL: All ingredients are listed on Canada's DSL List. Product is authorized for sale in Canada.
• Canada WHMIS: " E" Corrosive
• Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List: Sodium hydroxide, CAS 1310-73-2, comprising 25% of this product and Zinc oxide, CAS# 1314-13-2, comprising 1.6% of this product, ARE listed on the CIDL, but other ingredients are "NOT CONTROLLED". This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
• TDG Classification: Caustic alkali liquid, N.O.S. (contains sodium hydroxide), class 8, UN1719, PG II

16. Other Information

Reason for Revision: Routine Review and Revision

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