FLINN SCIENTIFIC, INC. -- SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL)  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL)
MSDS Date:07/13/1996
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FLINN SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Box:219
City:BATAVIA
State:IL
ZIP:60510
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-452-1261
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.: 735.00
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:TO544
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FLINN SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Box:219
City:BATAVIA
State:IL
ZIP:60510
Country:US
Phone:800-452-1261
Contract Num:MDA414-98-A-0058-0071
CAGE:TO544

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Minumum % Wt:.4
Maxumum % Wt:24.
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:C2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Minumum % Wt:76.
Maxumum % Wt:99.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): UNKNOWN.
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: N.A. ACUTE EFFECTS:
    TOXIC, CORROSIVE. CHRONIC EFFECTS: N.A.
Effects of Overexposure:TOXIC BY INGESTION AND SKIN ABSORPTION.
    EXTREMELY CORROSIVE TO BODY TISSUES. CAUSES SEVERE EYE BURNS. AVOID
    ALL BODY TISSUE CONTACT.

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

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR FUTHER
    TREATMENT, OBSERVATION AND SUPPORT AFTER FIRST AID. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AT ONCE. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IM MEDIATELY. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    FRESH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.   EXTERNAL: WASH CONTINOUSLY WITH FRESH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INTERNAL: GIVE NO MORE THAN 1-2 GLASSES OF
    WATER FOR DILUTION. DO NOT I NDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN OR
    POISON CONTROL AT ONCE.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE TRICLASS, DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PPE (PERSONAL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) AND SCBA (SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS)
    WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN   POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.

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

Spill Release Procedures:RESTRICT UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL FROM AREA.
    REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES AND VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN SPILL WITH
    SAND AND ABSORBENT MATERIAL; DEPOSIT IN SEALED BAG OR CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLINN SUGGESTED CHEMICAL STORAGE
    PATTERN: INORGANIC #4. STORE WITH HYDROXIDES, OXIDES, SILICATES AND
    CARBONATES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.

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

Protective Gloves:WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,  SKIN, AND
    CLOTHING. WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FLINN SCIENCE-AP2086. SCIENCE KIT-45592. ITEM IS A FIVE PART KIT.

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

HCC:F2
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, LIQUID.

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

Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, EMITS
    TOXIC FUMES OF NA2O.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ACUTE EFFECTS: TOXIC, CORROSIVE. CHRONIC
    EFFECTS: N.A. TARGET ORGANS: N.A.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PLEASE CONSULT WITH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    FLINN SUGGESTED DISPOSAL METHOD #10 IS ONE OPTION.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:SHIPPINH NAME: SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION. HAZARD
    CLASS: 8, CORROSIVE. UN NUMBER: UN1824.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NOT LISTED.
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT LISTED.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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