H-O-H CHEMICALS, INC -- CS-39  -- 6810-00F012943
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CS-39
MSDS Date:11/05/1984
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F012943
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:H-O-H CHEMICALS, INC
Address:641 S. VERMONT STREET
City:PALATINE
State:IL
ZIP:60067
Info Phone Num:(312) 358-7400
Emergency Phone Num:(312) 358-7400
CAGE:OO148
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:H-O-H CHEMICALS, INC
Address:641 S. VERMONT STREET
City:PALATINE
State:IL
ZIP:60067
Phone:(312) 358-7400
CAGE:OO148

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRITE  (SARA III)
CAS:7632-00-0
RTECS #:RA1225000
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE
CAS:1303-96-4
RTECS #:VZ2275000
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS OF
    TISSUE. SKIN: POSSIBLE SENSITIZATION, BURNS OR RASH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS OF TISSUES.
    SKIN: POSSIBLE SENSITIZATION, BURNS OR RASH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RASH

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

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE W/PLENTY OF FLOWING WATER FOR 15 MINS, & SEEK
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE/WASH WELL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE & WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP & PLENTY OF WATER.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DRY SODIUM NITRITE EXPLODES IF HEATED UP
    TO 1000F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL W/SAND OR OTHER INERT
    MATERIAL/COLLECT INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER. DILUTE W/COLD
    WATER/NEUTRALIZE SLOWLY W/DILUTE HYDROCHLORIC ACID AVOID EXCESSIVE
    HEATING. AFTERWARDS, DRAIN INTO SEWER W /ABUNDANT WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:HYDROCHORIC ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST DAMAGE.
    KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE IN A COOL,
    DARK WELL VENTILATED PLACE.
Other Precautions:DON'T BE TAKEN INTERNALLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR OTHER
    THAN SPECIFIED PURPOSE.

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

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: DRAFT
Protective Gloves:NON-SLIP RUBBER OR VINYL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, FULL FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APRON, COVERALLS, HAND & FOOT PROTECTION
    WHEN HANDLING DRUMS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:221F
Vapor Pres:AS WATER
Spec Gravity:1.177
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(WATER = 1): 1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, RED LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDRAZINE, STRONG OXIDIZERS. STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT UP TO 1000F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AIR RELATIVE TO PURE SODIUM
    TETRABORATE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TRANSFER TO LARGE SUITABLE TANK. DILUTE ONE TO
    ONE. SLOWLY NEUTRALIZE W/DILUTE HYDROCHLORIC ACID ALLOWING TIME FOR
    COOLING OR USING DIRECT COOLING MEANS. AFTERWARDS, DRAIN INTO SEWER
    W/ABUNDANT WATER.

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