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 2833 CORR/SCALE INHIB 
National Stock Number                    6850P2833
CAGE Code                                89524
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              14741
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY 
Street                                   ONE NALCO CENTER
City                                     NAPERVILL, ILLINOIS
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 60563-1198
Emergency Phone                          800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Information Phone                        800-462-5378

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               14APR00
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR TO HAZY, COLORLESS TO AMBER, LIQUID, NO ODOR 
Boiling Point                            223 DEG F
Melting Point                            NR
Vapor Pressure                           NR
Vapor Density                            NR
Specific Gravity                         1.32
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         NR
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NR
Chemical pH                              12.5-14
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Type                           N
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       NA
Extinguishing Media                      USE FOR SURROUNDING AREA,
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE FULL FIRE FIGHTERS PROTECTIVE GEAR 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NOT FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE. IF PRODUCT IS ALLOWED TO DRY, THE SODIUM NITRITE IS AN OXIDIZING AGENT AND CAN INITIATE THE COMBUSTION OF OTHER MATERIALS. MAY EVOKE CARBON (COX) UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. MAY EVOKE OXIDIZED OF NITROGEN UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            FREEZING TEMPERATURES
Materials to Avoid                       AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS, REDUCING AGENTS. DO NOT MIX W/AMINES 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CO, CO2,MAY BE FORMRD. DO NOT BREATH SMOKE OR FUMES 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR,
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      630 MG/L SLIGHTLY TOXIC


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       CAUSES FORMATION OF METHAEMOGLOBINAEMIA LEADING TO CYANOSIS AND POSSIBLE DEATH IF INGESTED. REPEATED INGESTION OF SMALL AMOUNTS CAUSE BLOOD PRESSURE TO DROP, RAPID PULSE, HEADACHE,AND VISUAL DISTURBANCE. CAUSES CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 CAUSES SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, CAN BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     SIDIUM NITRITE, PREGNANT WOMEN ARE PARTICULARY SENSITIVE TO METHAEMOGLOBINAEMIA 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES.= IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN WHILE HOLDING EYE LIDS OPEN, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTNETION INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCOIUS. WASHOUT MOUTH AND GIVE WATER TO DRINK. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       REMOVE IGNITION SOURCE,DIKE SPILL AREA, COVER SPILL WITH INERT MATERIAL. REMOVE AND PLACE INTO CONTAIER FOR DISPOSAL,
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE TO ALL STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         AVOID EYE,SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. ENSURE ALL CONTAINERS ARE LABELED. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Other Precautions                        KEEP IN DRY PLACE. STORE CONTINAERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE SEPERATELY FROM ACIDS


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN TLV LEVELS ARE EXCEEDED 
Ventilation                              LOCAL OR GENERAL
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER OR IMPREVIOUS,
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL RESISTANT GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment               LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE,
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDELING ANY CHEMICAL ,
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
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                       15
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 HYDROXIDE (0.1-1%)
CAS Number                               1310732
Percent                                  1
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          SODIUM NITRITE (10-30%)
CAS Number                               7632000
Percent                                  30
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          SODIUM MOLYBDATE (1-5%)
CAS Number                               7631950
Percent                                  5