FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

FSC: 6810
NIIN: 00F000326
Manufacturer's CAGE: 1B464
Part No. Indicator: A
Part Number/Trade Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
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General Information
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Company's Name: FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Company's Emerg Ph #: 201/796-7100
Record No. For Safety Entry: 001
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 001
Date MSDS Prepared: 01JAN85
Safety Data Review Date: 10JAN85
MSDS Serial Number: BBGKB
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Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: YES
Ingredient: PROPRIETARY
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: WHITE PELLETS, FLAKES, OR BEADS
Boiling Point: 1390C
Specific Gravity: 2.13
Solubility In Water: 50%
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Extinguishing Media: NA
Special Fire Fighting Proc: NA
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: MOLTEN ANHYDROUS CAUSTIC SODA CAN CAUSE
CHARRING AND SUBSEQUENT IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES
Materials To Avoid: STRONG ACIDS, ALUMINUM, REACTS VIOLENTLY W/ MANY
ORGANICS
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO
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Health Hazard Data
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Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN & EYES. INHALATION
OF DUST CAUSES RESPIRATORY INJURY.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: SKIN & EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
EYES: CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE SEVERAL
GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: SWEEP UP, AND PUT IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND LICENSED DISPOSAL
AGENCY.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST ACCEPTABLE, MECHANICAL ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves: RUBBER
Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIEL
Other Protective Equipment: RUBBER APRON, EYE WASH
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: P.O. BOX 375, 1 REAGENT LANE/ FAIR LAWN, NJ
07410
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Transportation Data
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Disposal Data
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Label Data
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Label Required: YES
Label Status: G
Common Name: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
Special Hazard Precautions: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN & EYES. INHALATION
OF DUST CAUSES RESPIRATORY INJURY.
Label Name: FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Label Emergency Number: 201/796-7100
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