HACH COMPANY -- 14378 SODIUM HYDROXIDE 0.3616-0.3656 N  -- 6810-00F024296
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:14378 SODIUM HYDROXIDE 0.3616-0.3656 N
MSDS Date:04/18/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F024296
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(800) 227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 227-4224
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO
    ALL BODY TISSUES CONTACTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ALL BODY
    TISSUES CONTACTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC EYE OR SKIN CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION:
    DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. GIVE AT
    LEAST 1 OUNCE OF VINEGAR IN AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF WATER. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY M OUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PUT IN A BEAKER, DILUTE W/WATER & NEUTRALIZE
    W/6M HYDROGEN CHLORIDE. WASH DOWN THE DRAIN W/A LARGE EXCESS OF
    WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY
    PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATH
    MIST OR VAPORS.

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

Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE/WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSION RATE:  4.5 IN/YR (ALUMINUM)

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 212F
Spec Gravity: 1.00
pH: 13.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, LIQUID, ODORLESS
Corrosion Rate:SEE SUPP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, EVAPORATION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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