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    This document is a material safety data sheet for caustic soda that provides information about its hazards, safe handling and storage, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. It identifies caustic soda as a severe skin and eye irritant containing >99% sodium hydroxide. Personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and protective clothing are recommended when handling. In case of exposure, flush affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

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    The document outlines the hazards, handling, storage, exposure controls and personal protective equipment requirements for caustic soda. It is corrosive and can cause severe burns to skin, eyes and if ingested. Proper protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and protective clothing should be worn when handling.

    Caustic soda can cause severe burns to skin, eyes and if ingested. It is corrosive and exposure can damage tissues and organs. Inhalation of dust can also cause respiratory tract irritation.

    Personal protective equipment recommended includes dust mask, chemical resistant goggles, face shield, rubber gloves, rubber apron, rubber boots and coveralls.

    BJ SERVICES Region:

    COMPANY
    Europe Africa
    MATERIAL SAFETY
    DATA SHEET

    SECTION I - PRODUCT INFORMATION

    Product Name: Caustic Soda


    Product Use: pH control.  
    Chemical Family: Inorganic base.  
    Contact Address:
    BJ Services Company (UK) Limited
    Badentoy Avenue, Badentoy Park
    Porthlethen, Aberdeen, Scotland AB12 4YB
    Phone: +44 (0) 1224 401 401 Fax: +44 (0) 1224 401 501

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: +44 (0) 1224 401 401 (24 HRS)

    SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

    Ingredient Risk Safety Hazard


    CAS # % Phrases Phrases Symbol

    Sodium hydroxide
    001310-73-2 >99 35 26 37/39 45 C

    SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

    Causes severe burns.  

    SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES

    INHALATION:
    If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If
    breathing is difficult give oxygen. Get medical attention.   

    INGESTION:
    Rinse mouth with water several times. Do not induce vomiting. Give victim plenty of water. Obtain
    medical attention immediately.  

    EYES:
    In case of contact, or suspected contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
    minutes and get medical attention immediately.   
    SKIN:
    Quickly and gently brush away excess chemical. Rush without delay to the nearest hose or shower where
    the skin should be flushed with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
    contaminated clothing. Get immediate medical attention.   

    SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

    NFPA-FLAMMABILITY CODE: 0
    FLASHPOINT (METHOD): None
    LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
    UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
    AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable

    SPECIAL HAZARDS:
    Non-combustible material.  

    EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
    Use appropriate media for surrounding fire.  

    SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:


    Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when fighting
    chemical fires. CAUTION: This product may react violently when exposed to water producing extreme
    heat and spattering.  

    HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:


    None.  

    SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

    Wear proper protective equipment as specified in Section VIII. Prevent from entering sewers or waterways.
    Sweep, scoop, or vacuum up spill, while taking care not to disperse dust in the air. Place in suitable
    container(s) for reuse or disposal. Neutralize remaining traces of product with dilute acid. Flush area with
    copious quantities of water.  

    SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

    HANDLING:
    Use only in a well ventilated area. Wear specified protective equipment. Never add water TO this product.
    When diluting, add product slowly to cool water with constant stirring. Avoid creating dust.   

    STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
    Keep container closed when not in use. Keep container in a well ventilated area. Keep away from
    incompatible materials.  

    SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

    SPECIFIC ENGINEERING CONTROLS:


    Use only in well ventilated area. Local exhaust.  

    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:


    Dust mask.  Chemical resistant goggles. Face shield.  Rubber gloves.  Rubber apron. Rubber boots.
    Coveralls.  
    EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:

    Sodium hydroxide
    001310-73-2 ACGIH-TLV, CEIL-mg/m3=2

    SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

    PHYSICAL STATE: Solid  


    COLOR: White  
    ODOR: None  
    ODOR THRESHOLD: Not applicable
    SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.13 @ 20°C
    VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
    VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): Not applicable
    EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
    BOILING POINT: 1390°C
    FREEZING POINT: Not applicable
    pH: > 14 (10% sol.)
    SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete.  
    COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL
    DISTRIBUTION: >1

    SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

    STABILITY: Stable.  

    INCOMPATIBILITY/CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY:
    Reaction with water may generate enough heat to ignite combustible materials. May react violently with
    strong acids, organohalogen and nitro compounds. Contact with some metals (aluminum, tin and zinc)
    produces flammable hydrogen gas.  

    HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:


    When heated above boiling point, product will emit corrosive mist.   

    HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

    SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

    PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation. Eye contact. Skin contact.  

    ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:

    INHALATION: Corrosive to respiratory passages. Inhalation of dust may cause severe respiratory tract
    irritation. Coughing, chest pains, and breathing difficulty may occur.   

    INGESTION: Causes burns of the mouth, throat and stomach. May cause severe damage of
    gastrointestinal tract.  
    EYE CONTACT: MAY CAUSE EYE BURNS. May cause severe irritation or burns to the eyes. May
    cause permanent eye damage.  
    SKIN CONTACT: Causes skin burns which may not be immediately painful or visible.   

    CHRONIC EFFECTS:
    Respiratory ailments. Dermatitis.  

    SENSITIZATION: Not known.  


    CARCINOGENICITY: None of the components of this product have been listed as carcinogenic by
    IARC, NTP or OSHA.
    IARC- International Agency for Research on Cancer
    NTP - National Toxicology Program
    OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (US)  
    MUTAGENICITY: Not known.
    REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not known.

    SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

    AQUATIC TOXICITY:
    Sodium hydroxide appears on PARCOM Decision 94/1. It is also present on the "OCNS (Offshore
    Chemical Notification Scheme) List of Notified Chemicals" as caustic soda and has been rated as a
    Category 1.  

    SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

    WASTE DISPOSAL:
    Disposal should be made in accordance with EC, national and local regulations.   

    SECTION XIV - SHIPPING INFORMATION

    SHIPPING NAME:
    Sodium hydroxide, solid  

    UN NUMBER: UN 1823

    AIR-ICAO/IATA
    Class: 8
    Packing Group: II
    Labels: Corrosive  

    SEA-IMO/IMDG
    Class: 8
    Packing Group: II
    IMDG Page No.: 8225-1
    Labels: Class 8  

    ADR/RID-ADNR
    ADR/RID/ADNR Class: 8
    ADR/RID/ADNR Item: 41(b)
    Label No.: 8
    Hazard ID No.: 80  
    SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

    NAME(S) ON LABEL:
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE  
    EC NUMBER: 215-185-5
    CLASSIFICATION/SYMBOL: Corrosive/C  
    RISK PHRASES:
    R35 Causes severe burns.
      
    SAFETY PHRASES:
    S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
    S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
    S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
      
    SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION

    ISSUE DATE: 01/03/97


    REVISIONS:
    Not applicable (first issue).  
    PREPARED BY: Chemical Technology Centre

    REFERENCES:
    Suppliers' Literature.
    Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 9th ed.; N. Irving Sax, 1996.
    CCINFOdisc (Core Collection), Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
    Safety, 1996.
    European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
    Road (ADR), 1995.
    International Marine Dangerous Goods Code, 1996, International Maritime
    Organisation, consolidated ed., 1996.
    Dangerous Goods Regulations, 38th ed., International Air Transport
    Association, 1997.
      

    "Information contained herein has been provided in good faith and reasonable efforts have been made to
    ensure its reliability, however BJ Services Company accepts no liability for damage arising from the use of
    this information."
    Revision: 1 Status: Approved & Released MSDS

    Revision History:

    Revision: Sec/Para Change Made: Date


    Changed
    1 N/A Initial Issue of Document 01/03/97

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