PRO CHEM INC -- 3405 RED HOT  -- 6850-00N036584
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3405 RED HOT
MSDS Date:11/02/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N036584
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PRO CHEM INC
Address:4420 BANKERS CIRCLE
City:DORAVILLE
State:GA
ZIP:30360
Country:US
Info Phone Num:404-449-4040
Emergency Phone Num:404-449-4040
CAGE:PROCH
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PRO CHEM INC
Address:4420 BANKERS CIRCLE
City:DORAVILLE
State:GA
ZIP:30360
Country:US
Phone:404-449-4040
CAGE:PROCH

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
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 NITRATE
CAS:7631-99-4
RTECS #:WC5600000

=====================  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:SEVERITY OF INJURY DEPENDS LARGELY ON
    PRODUCT CONCENTRATION AND DURATION OF EXPOSURE. IMMEDIATE ACTION IS
    NECESSARY TO LIMIT SEVERITY OF INJURY. CAN CAUSE MINOR IRRITATION
    TO SEVERE BURNS AND TISSUE D AMAGE TO EXPOSED AREAS OF THE BODY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
    GET MD. INGEST:GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER THEN GIVE MILK. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. GET MD. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES, LIF TING LIDS. GET MD IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH PLENTY OF SOAP &
    WATER FOR AT 15 MINUTES. GET MD IF NEEDED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AAS REQUIRED BY SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP WATER AWAY FROM SPILL. SCOOP UP & SWEEP
    TO RECOVER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK IF NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOAL EXHAUST. MECHANICAL (GENERAL).  USE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LNGTH FSHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:C2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DEEP RED POWDER BLEND WITH NEUTRAL COLOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME TEMPERARURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2.

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

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

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