MSDS N8073
MSDS N8073
PRODUCT
NALCO® 8073
RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ALKALINITY CONTROL Refer to available product literature or
ask your local Sales Representative for restrictions on use and
dose limits.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION
HAZARD SYMBOLS
HAZARD STATEMENTS
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes damage to organs if inhaled.
May be corrosive to metals.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Prevention:
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
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Response:
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage:
Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
OTHER HAZARDS
Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION :
Substance
CHEMICAL NATURE
Inorganic alkali, Water
INHALATION
Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. If symptoms develop, seek medical advice.
SKIN CONTACT
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. For a large splash, flood body under a shower.
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area immediately with plenty of water. Get immediate medical
attention. Contaminated clothing, shoes, and leather goods must be discarded or cleaned before re-use.
EYE CONTACT
PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL IN CASE OF CONTACT. Immediately flush eye with water for at least 15
minutes while holding eyelids open. Get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, washout mouth and give water to drink. Get immediate medical
attention.
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NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Based on the individual reactions of
the patient, the physician's judgement should be used to control symptoms and clinical condition.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Not expected to burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Restrict access to area as appropriate until clean-up operations are complete. Use personal protective
equipment recommended in Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection). Stop or reduce any leaks if it is
safe to do so. Ventilate spill area if possible. Ensure clean-up is conducted by trained personnel only. Do not
touch spilled material. Have emergency equipment (for fires, spills, leaks, etc.) readily available. Notify
appropriate government, occupational health and safety and environmental authorities.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not contaminate surface water.
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CONTROL PARAMETERS
Exposure guidelines have not been established for this product. Available exposure limits for the substance(s)
are shown below.
* A skin notation refers to the potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous route,
including mucous membranes and the eyes.
MONITORING MEASURES
A small volume of air is drawn through an absorbant or barrier to trap the substance(s) which can then be
desorbed or removed and analyzed as referenced below:
Substance(s) Method Analysis Absorbant
Sodium Hydroxide US NIOSH: 7401 Titration PTFE filter
PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Where concentrations in air may exceed the limits given in this section, the use of a half face filter mask or air
supplied breathing apparatus is recommended. A dust, mist, fume cartridge may be used. In event of
emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations a positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA should be
used. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection program including selection,
fit testing, training, maintenance and inspection.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear a face shield with chemical splash goggles.
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HAND PROTECTION
Neoprene gloves Nitrile gloves PVC gloves Butyl gloves Rubber gloves Gloves should be replaced
immediately if signs of degradation are observed. Breakthrough time not determined as preparation, consult
PPE manufacturers.
SKIN PROTECTION
Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots. A full slicker suit is
recommended if gross exposure is possible.
HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS
Use good work and personal hygiene practices to avoid exposure. Keep an eye wash fountain available. Keep
a safety shower available. If clothing is contaminated, remove clothing and thoroughly wash the affected area.
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals. When handling
this product never eat, drink or smoke.
Note: These physical properties are typical values for this product and are subject to change.
STABILITY
Stable under normal conditions.
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Freezing temperatures.
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INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Strong acids Contact with strong acids (e.g. sulfuric, phosphoric, nitric, hydrochloric, chromic, sulfonic) may
generate heat, splattering or boiling and toxic vapors.
Refer to the sections below for details of health effects via each route.
DELAYED AND IMMEDIATE EFFECTS AND ALSO CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM SHORT AND LONG TERM
EXPOSURE
CARCINOGENICITY
None of the substances in this product are listed as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH).
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
No reproductive toxic effects expected.
ASPIRATION HAZARD
No aspiration toxicity classification
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ECOTOXICITY
MOBILITY
The environmental fate was estimated using a level III fugacity model embedded in the EPI (estimation program
interface) Suite TM, provided by the US EPA. The model assumes a steady state condition between the total
input and output. The level III model does not require equilibrium between the defined media. The information
provided is intended to give the user a general estimate of the environmental fate of this product under the
defined conditions of the models.
If released into the environment this material is expected to distribute to the air, water and soil/sediment in the
approximate respective percentages;
BIOACCUMULATION POTENTIAL
This preparation or material is not expected to bioaccumulate.
OTHER INFORMATION
No data available.
DISPOSAL METHODS
Hazardous wastes must be transported by a licensed hazardous waste transporter and disposed of or treated in
a properly licensed hazardous waste treatment, storage, disposal or recycling facility. Consult local, state, and
federal regulations for specific requirements.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Empty drums should be taken for recycling, recovery, or disposal through a suitably qualified or licensed
contractor.
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The information in this section is for reference only and should not take the place of a shipping paper (bill of
lading) specific to an order. Please note that the proper Shipping Name / Hazard Class may vary by packaging,
properties, and mode of transportation. Typical Proper Shipping Names for this product are as follows.
LAND TRANSPORT
UN/ID No : UN 1824
Proper Shipping Name : SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Hazard Class(es) : 8
Packing Group : II
AUSTRALIA
All substances in this product comply with the National Industrial Chemicals Notification & Assessment Scheme
(NICNAS).
CANADA
The substance(s) in this preparation are included in or exempted from the Domestic Substance List (DSL).
CHINA
All substances in this product comply with the Provisions on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical
Substances and are listed on or exempt from the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances China (IECSC).
EUROPE
The substances in this preparation have been reviewed for compliance with the EINECS or ELINCS inventories.
JAPAN
All substances in this product comply with the Law Regulating the Manufacture and Importation Of Chemical
Substances and are listed on the Existing and New Chemical Substances list (ENCS).
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KOREA
All substances in this product comply with the Toxic Chemical Control Law (TCCL) and are listed on the Existing
Chemicals List (ECL)
NEW ZEALAND
All substances in this product comply with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act
1996,and are listed on or are exempt from the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals.
PHILIPPINES
All substances in this product comply with the Republic Act 6969 (RA 6969) and are listed on the Philippines
Inventory of Chemicals & Chemical Substances (PICCS).
UNITED STATES
The substances in this preparation are included on or exempted from the TSCA 8(b) Inventory (40 CFR 710)
This product material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in
applications consistent with our product literature. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the
recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information. For any other uses, exposures
should be evaluated so that appropriate handling practices and training programs can be established to insure
safe workplace operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further information.
REFERENCES
Hazardous Substances Data Bank, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland (TOMES CPS™ CD-ROM
Version), Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.
IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man, Geneva: World Health
Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Integrated Risk Information System, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. (TOMES CPS™
CD-ROM Version),
Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.
Annual Report on Carcinogens, National Toxicology Program, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Public Health Service.
Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
Cincinnati, OH,
(TOMES CPS™ CD-ROM Version), Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.
The Teratogen Information System, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (TOMES CPS™ CD-ROM Version),
Micromedex, Inc., Englewood, CO.
REVISED INFORMATION: Significant changes to regulatory or health information for this revision is indicated by
a bar in the left-hand margin of the SDS.
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