Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   NALCO 39M CORROSION INHIBITOR
National Stock Number                    6850010720979
CAGE Code                                89524
Part Number Indicator                    B
MSDS Number                              133492
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        NALCO
P.O. Box                                 N/K
Street                                   ONE NALCO CENTER
City                                     NAPERVILLE
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 60566-1025
Emergency Phone                          312-961-9500
Information Phone                        JOHN J. KASPER

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       JOHN J.KASPER
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               19AUG87
Date of Technical Review                 13OCT87
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           N/R
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BGKLL


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     N/K
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/K
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-L1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          RED LIQUID,ODORLESS
Boiling Point                            212F/100C
Melting Point                            N/R
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         1.13
Decomposition Temperature                N/R
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              11.6
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      NONE NOTED;USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA IN FIRES SITUATIONS 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           MAY EVOLVE NO*X UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE
Materials to Avoid                       MANY AMINE CAN FORM N-NITROSAMINE WHEN MIXED W/THE MATL;ACID
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CO,CO*2,NO*X 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      ORAL RAT=3,362MG/KG


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               N/K
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES AND SKIN;INGESTION CAN CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE. CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       N/K
Carcinogenity: IARC                      N/K
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      N/K
Explanation of Carcinogenity             N/K
Symptoms of Overexposure                 CAUSE FORMATION OF METHEMOGLOBINEMIA LEADING TO CYANOSIS & POSSIBLE DEATH.SM AMT CAUSE BLOOD P. DROP
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     SODIUM NITRITE.PREGNANT WOMEN ARE PARTICULARY SENSITIVE TO METHAEMOG
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN.CALL A PHYSICIAN;SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN;ING:INDUCE VOMITING,GIVE WATER,CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       SMALL SPILLS:CONTAIN WITH ABSORBENT MATL.SHOVEL RECLAIMED LIQ & ABSORBENT INTO RECOVERY OR SALVAGE DRUM FOR DISPOSAL;LARGE SPILLS:DIKE TO PREVENT FURTHER MOVEMENT & RECLAIN INTO RECOVERY OR SALVAGE DRUMS OR TANK TRUCK FOR DISPOSAL 
Waste Disposal Method                    SOLIDIFIED BEFORE DISPOSAL TO A SANITARY LANDFILL.CAN BE DEEP-WELL INJECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         APPLICABLE


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE NEEDED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION 
Ventilation                              GENERAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves                        IMPERMEABLE
Eye Protection                           CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               NONE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          MSDS RECEIVED BY DGSC:16 JUNE 1988.THIS PART B "NALCO 39M" HAS REPLACED PART A "NALCO 39L"
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       55
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          SODIUM NITRITE (SARA III)
CAS Number                               7632000
NIOSH Number                             RA1225000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  1-10
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        N/K
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          SODIUM MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLE
CAS Number                               2492264
NIOSH Number                             DL6825000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  1-10
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                N/K
Recommended Limit                        N/K
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          SODIUM TETRABORATE
CAS Number                               1330434
NIOSH Number                             1003406ST
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  1-10
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                1MG/CUM
Recommended Limit                        N/K