OAKITE PRODUCTS INC -- RUSTRIPPER, 5020 -- 6850-00N027126
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RUSTRIPPER, 5020
MSDS Date:08/16/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N027126
MSDS Number: BMTFT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OAKITE PRODUCTS INC
Address:50 VALLEY ROAD
City:BERKELEY HEIGHTS
State:NJ
ZIP:07922
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-464-6900
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL CHAZ
CAGE:44389
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OAKITE PRODUCTS INC
Address:50 VALLEY ROAD
Box:City:BERKELEY HEIGHTS
State:NJ
ZIP:07922
Country:US
Phone:908-464-6900
CAGE:44389

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 70-80%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE(2:1): (SODIUM CARBONATE)
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: <5%

Ingred Name:NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEVERE IRRITATION OF NOSE, MOUTH, AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT; COUGHING, DIFFICULTY BREATHING; CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS. SEVERE SKIN BURNS. EYE CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE OR
    PERMANENT DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/LG AMT OF H2O FOR @ LEAST 15 MIN WHILE
    HOLDING LIDS OPEN. GET PROMPT MED ATTN. SKIN: IMMED REMOVE CONTAMD
    CLTHG. WASH SKIN WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF H2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET
    PROMPT  MED ATTN. WASH CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. INGEST: CONTACT LOCAL
    POISON CONTROL CENTER OR PHYS IMMED! INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR AND
    RESTORE BREATHING IF NEC. STAY WITH VICTIM UNTIL EMER MED HELP
    ARRIVES.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CAREFULLY
    CLEAN UP SPILLED MATERIAL AND PLACE IN DRY CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
    AVOID DUST GENERATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CORROSIVE. STORE IN CLSD CONTR IN DRY,
    WELL- VENTD ARE. NOTE: IF DILUTING (OR DISSOLVING) ALWAYS ADD PROD
    TO H2O SLOWLY & W/CONSTANT STIRRING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, OR FOR SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST MAY BE NEC FOR SOME HNDLG/USE CNDTNS. SPECIFIC
    NEEDS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY SUPERVISORY OR HLTH/SFTY PERS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON OR COVERALLS AND/OR
    FOOT COVERINGS, AS NEEDED. EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:C2
Spec Gravity:1.20
pH:13.5
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:TAN POWDER WITH SMALL BEADS; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, HOT WATER. CONTACT WITH CERTAIN METALS MAY YIELD EXPLOSIVE
    HYDROGEN GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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