Specification

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SECTION 6 -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:
See Section 2.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Eye Contact:
Will cause tissue destruction and eye damage if not treated.
Skin Contact:
May cause itching and redness; prolonged conta
ct may cause dermatitis.
Ingestion:
Causes severe irritation and possible tissue damage to mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, esophagus and
stomach.
Inhalation:
Vapors are unlikely due to physical properties.
Carcinogenicity:
Components of
this product have not been identified as carcinogens by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
SECTION 7 -- REACTIVITY DATA
Stability:
Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
Prolonged excessive heat may cause product decomposition.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
Th
is product is alkaline
–
avoid contact with acidic materials and strong oxidizing agents. Prolonged contact with
metals such as aluminum, tin, lead and zinc may produce flammable hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Thermal decomposition ma
y yield carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
SECTION 8 -- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in case material is spilled or released: Wear eye and skin protection. Floor may be slippery; use car
e to avoid falling. Leaks should be
stopped. Spills should be contained and scooped up immediately with inert materials (e.g. sand, earth) and placed in approved containers for disposal. Flush
spill area with water.
Waste disposal method: Consult lo
cal, state and federal regulations before disposing of this material..
SECTION 9 -- SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection:
Not required under normal use, but if vapor concentration become high, use self
-
contained air mask.
Vent
ilation:
Use adequate ventilation.
Protective Gloves:
Chemically resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:
Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Other Protective Equipment:
Eye wash and safety shower in work areas.
Handling and Storage Precautio
ns:
Do not store in aluminum container as flammable hydrogen gas can be generated. Do not use aluminum fittings or
transfer lines. Avoid contact with acids.
SECTION 10 -- SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Dept. of Labor Storage Category:
Non
-
flammable. Keep con
tainers closed when not in use. Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact
with skin. Wash skin with soap and water after contact.
Empty Container Warning:
“Empty” containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. Do
not pressurize, cut, weld, braze,
solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks or other sources of ignition. They may explode
and cause injury or death. Do not attempt to clean since residue is difficult to remove. “Empty” drums should be
completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to supplier or disposed of in an environmentally safe
manner and in accordance with governmental regulations.