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Sodium Hydroxide Pearls MSDS |
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
| Supplier |
Saffire Blue Inc.
538 Highway # 3 Courtland, Ontario, N0J 1E0
. Canada
Tel: 519-286-0295. Fax: 519-488-1114 |
| Commercial Name |
Sodium Hydroxide |
| INCI Name |
Sodium Hydroxide |
| CAS # |
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EINECS # |
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) |
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification |
| Emergency overview: |
Appearance: solid,, white
DANGER! MAY BE HARMFUL. MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS OF
RESPIRATORY AND DIGESTIVE TRACTS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CAUSES SEVERE BURNS OF THE EYES AND SKIN. DUST MAY BE HARMFUL.
MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS OF RESPIRATORY AND DIGESTIVE TRACTS. |
| Environmental Health Hazards: |
Not Established |
| Threshold Limit Value: |
Not established |
| Effects of Over-exposure: |
Nothing cited |
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures |
| Eyes: |
Flush with large amounts of tepid water and seek medical attention |
| Skin: |
No known effects |
| Inhalation: |
Not a direct hazard |
| Ingestion: |
Not a direct hazard |
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures |
| Special Firefighting Procedures: |
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment |
| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: |
None cited |
| Extinguishing Media: |
Dry fire extinguisher, alcohol resistant foam. Carbon Dioxide. (CO2) |
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures |
| Accidental Release Measures: |
Danger of slipping possible. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not empty into drains. Cover with absorbent material. Do not use combustible material such as sawdust for soaking up spills. Mechanically collect and dispose of according to the local, state and federal regulations. |
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage |
| Handling: |
Wear safety glasses and protective outerwear |
| Incompatable Materials: |
Keep away from oxidizing agents; excessive heat, and sources of ignition. |
| Suitable Storage Conditions: |
Store in closed containers below 25ºC, in well ventillated area. Ground containers to comply. Reseal in airtight containers and Nitrogen blanket after opening when possible. Do not puncture, drag or slide containers |
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection |
| Respiratory Protection: |
No special respirator needed |
| Ventilation: |
Normal |
| Protective Gloves: |
Wear suitable gloves |
| Eye Protection: |
Eye goggles, with side shields |
| Protective Equipment: |
Normal protective clothes / slip proof shoes in areas where leaks or spills may occur |
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Appearance: |
Pale Brown Smooth Butter |
Odour: |
Characteristic of Roasted Coffee |
| Boiling Point/Range: |
Not established |
pH: |
N/A |
| Oxidizing Properties: |
Avoid exposure to air |
Flash Point: |
>260° |
| Flammability: |
Avoid open flame |
Explosive Properties: |
None |
| Vapor Density: |
Not established |
Melting Point/Range: |
42 - 50° C |
| Evaporation Rate: |
Not established |
Auto-ignition Temperature: |
Not established |
| Specific Gravity: |
0.920 - 0.925 (at 50° C) |
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity |
| Stability: |
Stable |
| Incompatibility: |
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products: |
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide. Irritating gases. |
| Hazardous Polymerzation: |
None |
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information |
| Long term Toxicity: |
None |
Persistence & Degradability: |
None / None Cited |
| Bioaccumlative Potential: |
None |
Other Adverse Effects: |
None cited |
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Section 12 - Ecological Information |
| Ecotoxicity: |
This material is readily biodegradable and unlikely to accumulate in the aquatic environment. Discharge of large amounts into the aquatic environment may kill fish and other aquatic organisms by oxygen depletion. |
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations |
| Disposal Considerations: |
Dispose of according to local, state, and federal governmental restrictions and requirements |
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Section 14 - Transport Information |
| Comment: |
Not a dangerous material according to the above regulations. Not regulated by the U.S.D.O.T |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information |
| As per the destination country, labeled as per requirement with no hazard symbols necessary. |
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Section 16 - Additional Information |
| The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Biochemica be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Biochemica has been advised of the possibility of such damages.MSDS prepared by James Ramirez |
