CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES -- ALKA-BRITE  -- 7930-00N052816
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALKA-BRITE
MSDS Date:08/11/1987
FSC:7930
NIIN:00N052816
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES
Address:5035 MANCHESTER AVE
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63110
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-535-1810;314-862-2000
Emergency Phone Num:314-535-1810;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:OB1W3
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CALGON VESTAL CORP CHEMICAL DIV
Address:5705 MANCHESTER AVE
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63110
Country:US
Phone:314-535-1810
CAGE:0B1W3
Company Name:CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES
Address:5035 MANCHESTER AVENUE
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63110
Phone:314-535-1810;(SEE SUPP DATA)
CAGE:OB1W3

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3, C
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL,RAT): 140 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUE. EYES AND
    SKIN: CAUSES SEVERE AND PAINFUL INJURY. INHALATION: MISTS WILL
    CAUSE IRRITATION AND MAY DAMAGE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION:
    HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. WILL UPSET STO MACH; MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,
    HEADACHES AND DIZZINESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. CALL PHYS. WASH CLTHG
    BEFORE REUSE.  THORO CLEAN SHOES BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE FROM
    EXPOS OF MISTS. GET MED ATTN. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE LRG
    QTYS OF WATER. CALL PHYS IMMED. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCON PERSON.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS
    .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE AREA TO CONTAIN AS MUCH SPILLED MATERIAL
    AS POSSIBLE. REMOVE ANY REMAINING MATERIAL BY ABSORBING ON
    VERMICULITE OR OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBING MATERIAL AND PLACE IN
    SEALED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M-HCL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
    CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING MISTS. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS THAT WILL MAINTAIN
    AIR LEVELS BELOW LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED IF
    OSHA AIR LIMIT FOR SODIUM HYDROXIDE IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES AND FULL FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. EMERGENCY EYEWASH &
    DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET ANSI DESIGN STANDARDS .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: @ 25C (H*2O=1). PH: >13 @ UNDILUTED SOLUTION.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Vapor Pres:LIKE WATER
Vapor Density:LIKE WATER
Spec Gravity:1.12 (SUPDAT)
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PINK LIQUID, SLIGHT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS AND STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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