SECTION I,
SUPPLIER INFORMATION
PRODUCT: TWT-5012 HMIS
Ratings:
Texas Water
Technologies Fire: 0
P.O. Box 201305 Reactivity: 1
Arlington,
Texas 76006
817/467-4574
SECTION II, HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS - (CAS
NUMBER) EXPOSURE
LIMITS
Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2) TWA Ceiling 2mg/M3
SECTION III, Physical/Chemical Characteristics
BOILING POINT,
>212 Degrees F. MELTING POINT, NA
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O
= 1), 1.02 - 1.07 VAPOR PRESSURE,
ND
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR
=1),>1.0 EVAPORATION RATE (BUAC = 1),
>1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER,
Soluble
APPEARANCE AND ODOR,
Cloudy white liquid, Bland odor.
SECTION IV, FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT
(METHOD), NA
FLAMMABLE
LIMITS: LOWER, ND UPPER, ND
EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA, Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding conditions.
SPECIAL FIRE
FIGHTING PROCEDURES, Approach fire from upwind side. Avoid breathing smoke, fumes, mist or vapors on the downwind
side. Fire fighters wear protective clothing, and self contained breathing
apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE
AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS, Fire fighters wear protective clothing, and self
contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION V,
Reactivity Information
STABILITY:
PRODUCT IS; Stable INCOMPATIBILITY:
ND
MATERIALS TO
AVOID, Acids and oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: FROM FIRE: Smoke, carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide.
HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
SECTION VI, HEALTH HAZARD DATA
INHALATION? Unlikely – corrosive SKIN/EYES? Unlikely - corrosive
INGESTION? Unlikely – corrosive SKIN ABSORPTION? Unlikely
ACUTE:
Corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Toxic if swallowed.
CHRONIC: None
Known.
LISTED
IN; NTP? No IARC Monographs?
No OSHA Regulated? Table Z1
SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Skin irritation develops slowly after contact, eye
irritation develops immediately upon contact.
MEDICAL
CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Breathing disorders, dermatitis.
EYE CONTACT:
Flush eyes with water 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop and
persist.
SKIN CONTACT:
Flush with water or soap and water for 15 minutes or until all traces have been
removed. Get medical attention if symptoms develop and persist.
INGESTION: Do
not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth out with water. Get immediate medical
attention.
INHALATION:
Remove victim to fresh air and, if needed, immediately begin artificial
respiration. Give oxygen if breathing is labored. Get emergency medical help.
Contact physician immediately.
SECTION VII, PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
SPILL OR LEAK
PROCEDURES: Emergency response coordinator must have mandated training.
Eliminate all ignition sources. SMALL
SPILLS: Pick up with absorbent
materials and place in non-leaking containers; seal tightly for proper disposal
or reuse. LARGE SPILLS: Evacuate the hazard area of unprotected
personnel. Wear appropriate respirator
and protective clothing. Shut off
source of leak if safe to do so. Dike
and contain. Remove with vacuum trucks
or pump to storage/salvage vessels.
PRECAUTIONS TO
BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store away from acid materials, and
oxidizers.
OTHER
PRECAUTIONS: Clean up leaks immediately to prevent soil or water contamination.
SECTION VIII, CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION: Not normally needed, under normal conditions of use. If TLV is met
or exceeded, use NIOSH Approved respirator.
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: recommended Special, Not necessary
MECHANICAL:
recommended Other, Not
necessary
PROTECTIVE
GLOVES: Chemical resistant gauntlet type gloves.
EYE
PROTECTION: Chemical goggles or face shield.
OTHER
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Boots, aprons, drench showers, eye wash as needed for
protection against spills and/or splashes.
WORK HYGIENIC
PRACTICES: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and work clothing. After handling this
product, wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking. If contact occurs,
remove contaminated clothing. If needed, take first aid action shown in section
IV. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
SECTION IX, TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Corrosive
Liquid, N.O.S., UN-1760, Contains sodium hydroxide
RQ 50,000
(sodium hydroxide)
SECTION X, Other Data
EPA Hazards, 1-Acute YES 2-Chronic NO 3-Flammability NO
4-Sudden Release of
Pressure NO 5-Reactive
NO
CERCLA RQ
SARA Title III
Section 313, Toxic Materials:
Chemicals: CAS Number: Weight %
CLEAN AIR ACT: Yes CLEAN WATER ACT: Yes
Footnotes:
NA - Not Applicable ND - Data Not Available
CS - Cancer Suspect
Agent OX - Oxidizer
COR - Corrosive STEL - Short Time Exposure Limit
TLV - Threshold Limit
Value PEL -
Permissible Exposure
Limit
Identification System,
Personal
Protection Index
The data presented is
true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief, however, neither
seller nor preparer makes any warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the
information presented. The used is cautioned
to perform his own evaluation and rely upon his own determination.
Form essentially the
same as OSHA Form 174 Dated September 1985
Preparation date:
December 2000