MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Sodium Hydroxide Reagent with                                                    Code Nr.         4259

metal inhibitor

2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

NAME                                                                                       CAS #               TSCA #          %                 PEL                           TLV

Sodium Hydroxide                                                                          1310-73-2                            5.4             2 mg/cubic m              C 2 mg/cubic m





Triethanolamine; (Trolamine)                                                               102-71-6                            5.6         N/E                           N/E









3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)

NAME                                                                                                                                                       CAS #                       %

Magnesium Chloride                                                                                                                                        7791-18-6                    <0.1

Water to 100%









4. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance: Clear Colorless Liquid

Solubility in Water: Soluble                        Odor: None                                                Boiling Point:                          Melt. Point:

                                                                                                                                Unknown                                 N/A

Vapor Pressure: <1 mm @ 20 degC                     Vapor Density:                          pH:

                                                                        >1 (Air=1)                  13 - 14

5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Flash Point (method used) Flam.limits,trolamine                                                          Flammable Limit: LEL:                                 UEL:

                                                                                                                                         1%                             8%

Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard

HMIS Hazard: Health - 1        Flammability -                             Reactivity -                              Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least

                                                             0                             1

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

N/A

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:

N/A





6. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:       Conditions to avoid: Heat, light

                 Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

     Stable

                 Strong acids, oxidizers, metal powders.

     Unstable

                 Hazardous Decomposition Products:                NOx, COx

7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Toxicity: orl rat LD50: 8 grams/kg for triethanolamine

Primary Route of Entry:                                                  Carcinogenicity:

                                   Inhalation                    Skin                                 None           NTP

                                        Ingestion                N/ A                                 OSHA           IARC

Other Health Related Comments:

Trolamine is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Can cause dermatitis.

Target Organs: N/A

Signs and symptoms of exposure:

Causes severe eye and skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed.





Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure:                  N/A

8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse out mouth, drink plenty of water, and call a doctor.

Inhalation:

If vapor or mist is inhaled, remove to fresh air.

Skin Contact:

Immediately flush with water. Remove affected clothing and rinse skin thoroughly.





9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spill and Leak:

Carefully neutralize with vinegar, 6M HCl, or other dilute acid. Mop up and flush down drain with excess water.





Disposal:

Pour neutralized solution into large amount of water and flush down drain with excess water. Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations.





10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

In Handling:              Gloves              Eye Protection             N/A                   Other:    Lab Coat

Ventilation                        Normal             Mechanical           Respiratory Protection

Work/Hygienic Practices:           Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

N/A

DATE:           8/10/02                                   The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.



 ^     This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.