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                   TRASAR 23207 COOLING WTR INHIB
National Stock Number                    6850P23207
CAGE Code                                89524
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              186308
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY
P.O. Box                                 N/K
Street                                   ONE NALCO CENTER
City                                     NAPERVILLE
State                                    IL
Zip Code                                 60566-1024
Emergency Phone                          (708) 961-9500 OR (708) 920-1510
Information Phone                        (708) 961-9500

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   ONE NALCO CENTER
City                                     NAPERVILLE
State                                    IL
Zip Code                                 60566-1024
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               09JUN97
Date of Technical Review                 31MAY91
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BKFXT


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR AMBER, LIQUID
Boiling Point                            212F
Melting Point                            24F
Vapor Pressure                           NR
Vapor Density                            NR
Specific Gravity                         1.20
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         NR
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETELY
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NR
Chemical pH                              12.5-14
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       PMCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/K
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN PRESSURE DEMAND 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           MAY EVOLVE NOX UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. IF THE WATER IS DRIVEN OFF, THE REMAINING ORGANICS MAY BE IGNITABLE 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HEAT & SPLATTERING
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZERS (EG. CHLORINE, PEROXIDES, CHROMATES, NITRIC ACID, PERCHLORATES, CONCENTRATED OXYGEN, PERMANGANATES)
Hazardous Decomposition Products         TOXIC FUMES, CO, CO2 & NITROGEN OXIDES
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/K
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      ORAL RATS LD50: 5,000 MG/KG


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       SKIN/EYES/INGESTION: IRRITATION. INHALATION: BREATHING DIFFICULTY OR CONVULSIONS 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SKIN/EYES/INGESTION: IRRITATION. INHALATION: BREATHING DIFFICULTY OR CONVULSIONS 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     N/K
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS/BREATHING DIFFICULTY/CONVULSIONS, DON'T INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: THE PHYSICIAN'S JUDGEMENT IS BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S REACTIONS TO CONTROL THE SYMPTOMS/CLINICAL CONDITION. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE IS KNOWN 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       CONTAIN W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL, SUCH AS CLAY/SOIL/COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ABSORBENT. DIKE TO PREVENT FURTHER MOVEMENT OR SHOVEL RECLAIMED LIQUID/ABSORBENT INTO RECOVERY, SALVAGE DRUMS OR TANK TRUCK FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/K
Waste Disposal Method                    SOLIDIFY W/STABILIZING AGENTS SUCH AS SAND/FLY ASH/CEMENT AS A NON-HAZARDOUS LIQUID WASTE SO THAT NO FREE LIQUID REMAINS BEFORE INDUSTRIAL WASTE LANDFILL OR DEEP-WELL INJECTION IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL/STATE/FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN RESIDUAL PRODUCT. DON'T BREATHE SMOKE OR FUMES. DO
Other Precautions                        DON'T REUSE CONTAINER UNLESS PROPERLY RECONDITIONED. AVOID CONTACT W/STRONG ACIDS. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN ATTACHING FEEDING EQUIPMENT, DOING MAINTENANCE, OR HANDLING PRODUCT 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   IF SIGNIFICANT MISTS/AEROSOLS ARE GENERATED, WEAR NIOSH APPROVED/EQUIVALENT RESPIRATOR. IF ENTERING LARGE TANKS/VESSELS/ENCLOSED SPACES W/INADEQUATE VENTILATION. WEAR SCBA IN PRESSURE DEMAND 
Ventilation                              GENERAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves                        IMPERMEABLE
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               SHOES & SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Work Hygenic Practices                   REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           NO TARGET ORGANS LISTED FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURES


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       156.53
Unit of Measure                          LB


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 HYDROXIDE (1-5%)
CAS Number                               1310732
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5
OSHA PEL                                 NR
ACGIH TLV                                NR