SDS

Instant Power
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Crystal Lye Drain Opener
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Containment/Clean-up
Measures
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Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal using a method that
does not generate dust. Do not flush caustic residues to the sewer.
Residues from spills can be diluted with water and neutralized with a dilute acid such as
acetic, hydrochloric or sulfuric.
Absorb neutralized caustic residue on clay, vermiculite or other inert substance and package
in a suitable container for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
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Refer to Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Handling
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Wear appropriate protective clothing. Avoid breathing sprays and mists. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Handle
and open container with care. Keep container closed when not in use. Treat empty containers as hazardous.
Keep out of reach of children.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
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Store locked up. Keep container/package tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from
incompatible materials. Store upright. Do not store above 49C/120F.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
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Drain opener.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8.1 Control parameters
Exposure Limits/Guidelines
Result
ACGIH
Canada Ontario
Canada Quebec
NIOSH
OSHA
Sodium hydroxide
(1310-73-2)
Ceilings
2 mg/m3 Ceiling
2 mg/m3 Ceiling
2 mg/m3 Ceiling
2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Not established
TWAs
Not established
Not established
Not established
Not established
2 mg/m3 TWA
Exposure Limits/Guidelines (Con't.)
Result
United Kingdom
Sodium hydroxide
(1310-73-2)
STELs
2 mg/m3 STEL
8.2 Exposure controls
Engineering
Measures/Controls
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Good general ventilation should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions.
If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering
controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits
have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory
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Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or symptoms are experienced.
Eye/Face
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Wear chemical splash safety goggles.
Skin/Body
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Wear protective gloves and protective clothing impervious to this material.
General Industrial
Hygiene Considerations
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Provide readily accessible eye wash stations & safety showers. Handle in accordance with
good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Wash
hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or going to the bathroom. Destroy contaminated
leather articles. Launder or discard contaminated clothing.
Environmental
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Avoid release to the environment. Follow best practice for site management and disposal of