| SECTION 4: |
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA |
| FLAMMABILITY: |
No |
| IF
YES, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS: |
|
| MEANS OF EXTINCTION: |
As
appropriate for the surrounding fire. |
| SPECIAL PROCEDURES: |
Water
spray may be used to keep containers cool. |
| FLASHPOINT (°C) AND METHOD: |
No
flash at boiling. |
| UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% BY VOLUME) |
NA |
| LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% BY VOLUME) |
NA |
| AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE (°C): |
NE |
| TDG FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: |
NA |
| HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: |
Caustic
fumes. |
| EXPLOSION DATA |
|
|
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD: |
NA |
|
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: |
NA |
|
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: |
NA |
| SECTION 6: |
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES |
| ROUTE OF ENTRY: |
|
| SKIN CONTACT: |
Yes |
| SKIN ABSORPTION: |
Yes |
| EYE CONTACT: |
Yes |
| INHALATION ACUTE: |
Yes |
| INHALATION CHRONIC: |
Yes |
| INGESTION: |
Yes |
| EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO MATERIAL: |
May
cause burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. |
| Effects of chronic exposure: |
Irritation of respiratory
tract, inflammation of lungs. |
| LD OF MATERIAL: |
NE |
| LC OF MATERIAL: |
NE |
| EXPOSURE LIMIT OF MATERIAL: |
Sodium
Hydroxide: TLV Ceiling 2 mg/m (dust). |
| IRRITANCY OF MATERIAL: |
Irritant |
| SENSITIZING CAPABILITY OF MATERIAL: |
Not
known |
| CARCINOGENICITY OF MATERIAL: |
Not
known |
| REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS OF MATERIAL: |
Not
known |
| SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS: |
Not
known |
| SECTION 7: |
PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
| PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: |
Wear
gloves and goggles when handling very small quantities during normal use. Use appropriate respirator if misty
conditions prevail. Wear boots and
apron in addition to face shields and gloves if handling large quantities. |
| GLOVES (SPECIFY): |
Neoprene,
PVC, rubber. |
| RESPIRATORY (SPECIFY): |
Self-contained
breathing apparatus if vapour or mist is present or if TLV is exceeded. |
| EYE(SPECIFY): |
Splash
proof safety goggles or full face shield. |
| FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY): |
Impervious
boots if handling large quantities. |
| CLOTHING (SPECIFY): |
Neoprene,
PVC or rubber apron if handling large quantities. |
| OTHER (SPECIFY) |
Eye
bath, showers. |
| ENGINEERING CONTROLS: |
Provide
mechanical ventilation of confined spaces. |
| LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE: |
Zone off
contaiminated area. Ventilate. Wear protective gear. Only adequately trained persons should
participate in the clean up. For small
spills neutralize with soda ash or lime and wash down with large quantities of
water. Alternatively, absorb
vermiculite, dry sand or a similar material.
Shovel into Containers for disposal. |
| WASTE DISPOSAL: |
Dispose
of through a licensed waste disposal facility. |
| HANDLING PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT: |
Use
trained personnel only. Wear suitable
protective equipment. |
| STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: |
Store
in a separate, well ventilated, cool, dry area. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. |
| SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: |
Sodium
Hydroxide Solution: Class 8 (9.2), PIN
1825, PG II. |