MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                            Last Revision:                August 16, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              3 3 – High                       Fire                  0 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         1 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        DAIRY ALKALI #45

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Sodium Hydroxide                                1310-73-2       40%                 2 mg/m³                        NO

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, reddish brown liquid Boiling Point (^oF):                                 about 293 ^oF

Odor:                     Odorless                                        Freezing Point (^oF):                               about 54 ^oF

pH:                         >13                                                Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.525

Water solubility:                        Complete                     Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: ND

Vapor Density (air=1)               NE                               Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           None

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                NE

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               None                Explosive Limits: Lower            None    Upper              None   

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Does not burn.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Self contained positive pressure breathing apparatus.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Can react violently on contact with water producing heat and gas.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Avoid contact with acids without good agitation.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Acids will cause violent reaction with heat and gas. Contact with aluminum, brass, tin, zinc creates flammable hydrogen gas. Reation with reducing sugars creates carbon monoxide.

 

Decomposition Products:          Does not decompose.

 

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Extremely corrosive to the eyes with possible severe irritation and burns. Use chemical goggles while handling this material. In the event of contact flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms or irritation develop.

 

SKIN:              Extremely corrosive to the skin. Prolonged or repeated contact can cause severe irritation and burns. Use neoprene apron and gloves while handling this material. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation or damage to the respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:              Extremely corrosive to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. Drink large amounts of water or milk. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Flush         

residual material to a sanitary sewer.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse thoroughly with water. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, N.O.S., (Sodium Hydroxide), 8,                                                                    UN3266, PG II

 

LABEL REQUIRED:               Corrosive

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established