THOMAS SCIENTIFIC CO -- ASCARITE II  -- 6850-01-289-2010
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ASCARITE II
MSDS Date:04/04/1996
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-289-2010
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:THOMAS SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:99 HIGH HILL ROAD AT 1-295
Box:99
City:SWEDESBORO
State:NJ
ZIP:08085-0099
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-467-2000
Emergency Phone Num:609-467-2000
CAGE:59728
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:THOMAS SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:99 HIGH HILL ROAD AT I-295
Box:City:SWEDESBORO
State:NJ
ZIP:08085-0099
Country:US
Phone:856-467-2000
CAGE:59728

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 90-95%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SILICATE, NON-FIBROUS
CAS:1318-00-9
Fraction by Wt: 5-10%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEVERELY CORROSIVE TO ANY TISSUE IT
    MAY CONTACT.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO SEVERE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
    MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY. EYES: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATEER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE
    QUANTITY OF COLD WATE R OR MILK.

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

Extinguishing Media:ANY SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN UP THOROUGHLY AND PUT IN SEALED
    CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED, STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA, WASH EVERYTHING THOROUGHLY
    WITH WITH MATERIAL HAS COME IN CONTACT WITH.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST REMOVAL MASK OR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:ENOUGH LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP DUST TO MINIMUM
    LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:SODIUM HYDROXIDE RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN LARGE
    QUANTITIES ARE HANDLED.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED, AVOID BREATHING
    DUST, AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT, WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2534F,1390C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:604F,318C
Spec Gravity:0.90
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT BROWN GRANULES, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, SMALL QUANTITIES OF WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF ON ACCORDANCE WITH ALL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULATIONS.

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