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IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE None Nonflammable FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR. % BY VOL LOWER UPPER Nonflammable Nonflammable EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use carbon dioxide, "alcohol" foam or dry chemicals in areas where caustic soda is stored. Caustic soda is nonflammable — -------------- -- ---- ---- ------------------- SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Pressure-den;and, self-contained respiratory protection and protective clothing should be worn by firefighters in areas where caustic soda is stored. Caustic soda is nonflammable. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD None -- ---- --- - -- --- -- - -- ------ -------- V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION HEALTH HAZARD DATA PEL = 2.0 mg/m3 Acute LC50> 0.018 < 0.20 mg/L; Acute LD50 = 140-340 mg!kg (oral - rat) Acute LDyO = 1,370 ,nc/kg (dermal - rabbit) ROUTES OFEkPOSURE Caustic soda is a corrosive material. INHALATION Airborne concentrations of dust, mist, or spray of caustic soda may cause damage to the upper respiratory tract and even to the lung tissue proper which could produce chernical pneumonia, depending upon severity of exposure. -- -- ------- SKIN CONTACT --- ------ —--------.—._-- - — — -- Caustic soda is destructive to tissues contacted and produces severe burns. SKIN ABSORPTION - See "Skin Contact" above. EYE CONTACT Caustic soda is destructive to eye tissues on contact. Will cause severe burns that result in damage to the eyes and even blindness. INGESTION A_ - Caustic soda can cause severe burns and complete tissue perforation of mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach if swallowed. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE Burns, resulting in frequently deep ulceration and ultimate scarring. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE The chronic local effect may consist of multiple areas of superficial destruction of the skin or of primary irritant dermatitis. Similarly, inhalation of dust, spray, or mist may result in varying degrees of irritation or damage to the respiratory tract tissues and an increased susceptibility to respiratory illness. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Object Is to Seek Medical Attention Immediately. EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes holding eyelids apart to ensure flushing of the entire eye surface. Washing eyes within 1 minute is essential to achieve maximum effectiveness. Seek medical attention immediately. SKIN: Immediately wash contaminated skin with plenty of water. This may be followed with a rinse with vinegar or dilute acetic acid (3% solution) it available. Remove contaminated clothing and footwear and wash clothing before reuse. Discard footwearwhich cannot be decontaminated. Seek medical attention immediately. INHALATION: Get person out of contaminated area to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, artificial respiration should be started. Oxygen may be administered, if readily available. Seek medical attention immediately. INGESTION: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. If available, give several glasses of milk. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention immediately. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN