SECTION I, SUPPLIER INFORMATION

 

PRODUCT:  TWT-5040 HMIS Ratings:                       

             Health:                      2

Texas Water Technologies                 Fire:                      0

P.O. Box 201305        Reactivity:                      0

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), 1.18 - 1.26           VAPOR PRESSURE, ND

 

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR =1),>1.0  EVAPORATION RATE (BUAC = 1), >1

 

SOLUBILITY IN WATER, Soluble            

 

APPEARANCE AND ODOR, Clear to amber 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

 

ROUTES OF ENTRY

 

INHALATION?               Unlikely - corrosive               SKIN/EYES?  Unlikely - corrosive

 

INGESTION?               Unlikely - corrosive               SKIN ABSORPTION?               Unlikely

 

HEALTH HAZARDS

 

ACUTE: Corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Toxic if swallowed.

 

CHRONIC: None Known.

 

CARCINOGENICITY

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.

 

FIRST AID PROCEDURES

 

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 66,666 (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 66,666 sodium hydroxide

 

 

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

TWA - Time Weighted Average, 8 Hours HMIS, PPI - Hazardous Material 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: January 2001