Figure 2-1. MSDS for Sodium Hydroxide

U.S. Department of Labor

Material Safety Data Sheet

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

May be used to comply with

(Non-Mandatory Form)

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard

Form Approved

29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be

OMB No. 1218-0072

consulted for specific requirements.

IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List)

Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no

Sodium Hydroxide

information is available, the space should be marked to indicate that.

Section I

Manufacturer's Name

Emergency Telephone Number

ABC Chemical Co.

(804) 279-3131

Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code)

Telephone Number for Information

2347 Elm Street

(804) 279-5222

Date Prepared

Richmond, VA 23297-5680

22 Feb 95

Signature of Preparer (optional)

Section II -- Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information

Other Limits

Hazardous Components (Specify Chemical Identity; Common Names(s))

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

Recommended

% (optional)

Sodium Hydroxide (CAS 1310-73-2)

2MG/CU Meter 2 MG/CU Meter

N/A

Inert Ingredients

N/A

N/A = Not Applicable

Section III -- Physical/Chemical Characteristics

2534oF

Boiling Point

Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)

2.13

604oF

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)

Melting Point

N/A

Vapor Density (AIR = 1)

Evaporation Rate

N/A

(Butyl Acetate = 1)

Solubility in Water

Appreciable

Appearance and Odor

White, Hygroscopic Pellets

Section IV -- Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used)

Flammable Limits

LEL

UEL

N/A - Non Flammable

N/A

Extinguishing Media

Extinguish with agent suitable for surrounding fire

Special Fire Fighting Procedures

Use NIOSH approved SCBA and full protective equipment, use water spray to cool nearby containers

exposed to fire.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards

Hot/molten material can react violently with water. Can react with certain metals such as aluminum to

generate hydrogen gas

(Reproduce locally)

OSHA 174, Sept. 1985

Figure 2-1. MSDS for Sodium Hydroxide