SYSCO CHEMICAL -- BOIL OUT - JR 531  -- 6850-00F031109
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BOIL OUT - JR 531
MSDS Date:08/01/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F031109
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SYSCO CHEMICAL
Address:1390 ENCLAVE PKWY
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77077
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-584-1790
Emergency Phone Num:713-584-1790
CAGE:SYSCO
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SYSCO CHEMICAL
Address:1390 ENCLAVE PARKWAY
Box:City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77077
Country:US
Phone:713-584-1790
CAGE:SYSCO

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 35%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS, MAY CAUSE
    BLINDNESS. SKIN: SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF COOL WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
    CONTACT LENSES. SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF COOL WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGEST: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK
    PLENTY O F MILK/MILK OF MAGNESIA/RAW EGGS. IF NOT AVAILABLE, DRINK
    PLENTY OF WATER. FOLLOW W/OLIVE/VEGETABLE/MINERAL OIL. NEVER GIVE
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON ANYTHING BY MOUTH. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:PRESSURE DEMAND SELF CONTAINED RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

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

Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP MATERIAL & PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. VERY STRONG
    ALKALINE MATERIAL. HANDLE AS FOR ALL STRONG CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:SAFE WHEN USED PROPERLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN.

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

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: SUFFICIENT
Protective Gloves:RUBER OR PLASTIC
Eye Protection:GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER CLOTHES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USING. WASH CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BROWNISH/WHITE GRANULES W/BLAND ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDIC CHEMICALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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