SECTION I, SUPPLIER INFORMATION

 

PRODUCT:  TWT-5426                                                              HMIS Ratings:                         

                                                                                                         Health:                                     2

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

Sodium Nitrite                                            (7632-00-0)                       OSHA       ACGIH TLV

                                                                                                                 10 mg/M3   10 mg/M3

Sodium Tetraborate                                  (1303-96-4)                       ACGIH TLV 5mg/M3

    Decahydrate

 

SECTION III, Physical/Chemical Characteristics

 

BOILING POINT, >212 Degrees F.                                                                        MELTING POINT, NA

 

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1), 1.13 - 1.16                                                 VAPOR PRESSURE, ND

 

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

 

SOLUBILITY IN WATER, Soluble                                                                                                               

 

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear to light yellow 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, oxides of phosphorous and oxides of nitrogen.

 

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.

 

CHRONIC: No data available on chronic health effects.

 

CARCINOGENICITY

LISTED IN; NTP? No                IARC Monographs? No               OSHA Regulated? Table Z1                             

 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Immediate irritation and burning sensation followed by destruction of skin or eye tissue.

 

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 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 33,333 (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 33,333 (Sodium Hydroxide)

 

SARA Title III

 

                 Section 313, Toxic Materials:

 

                 Chemicals:                                           CAS Number:                          Weight %

 

CLEAN AIR ACT:                                                                             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 user 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: February 2001