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Data Shoet <br />VI REACTIVITY DATA <br />CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY <br />Under normal use conditions, anhydrous caustic soda is stable. <br />INCOMPATIBILITY <br />When handling caustic soda, avoid contact with aluminum, leather, wool, tin, zinc, and alloys containing these rnelals. Do not <br />mix with strong acids without dilution and agitation to prevent violent or explosive reaction. <br />HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS <br />None <br />CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION <br />Done <br />VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES <br />STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED <br />Stop !eaks. Contain spill. Remove as much as possible (e.g., shovel up). Neutralize remaining traces of material with dilute acid <br />_._ <br />than flush area with waver followedy liberalcovering of sodium bicarbonate. Re_se spelled ra,_ralr <br />, •I F•__ e, c•ti;erxise <br />place in a closed, labled, container and store in a safe place to await proper disposal. Persons performing this work should wear <br />adequate personal protective equipment and clothing. Caution: Anhydrous caustic soda may react violently with acids and <br />water. <br />NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS <br />Neutralize with any dilute inorganic acid such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, nitric, phosphoric, and acetic acid. <br />WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD <br />Dispose in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations concerning health and pollution. Dispose via approved <br />chemical waste disposal method, if regulations permit. <br />VIII INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE CONTROL MEASURES <br />VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS <br />Good industrial hygiene practice dictates that the work area should be isolated and contained, and provided with adequate local <br />exhaust ventilation or other controls to maintain the air concentration of caustic soda below 2.0 mg/m' as required by OSHA. Air <br />concentration of carbon monoxide formed by reaction of caustic soda and reducing sugars should not exceed 50 ppm for an <br />eight (8) hour TWA. <br />SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT <br />RESPIRATORY (SPECIFY IN DETAIL) <br />Use NIOSH -approved respirator for dusts and mists. Use air purifying respirator where caustic soda is in contact with reducing <br />sugars. <br />EYE <br />Chemical splash goggles and face shield should be worn when working with or around caustic soda <br />GLOVES <br />Gloves coated with rubber, synthetic elastomers. PVC, or other plastic should be worn when handling caustic soda to minimize <br />skin contact <br />OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT <br />Hard hats, safety shoes, and rubber boots should be worn along with rubber apron when handling caustic soda. Safety showers <br />and eyewash stations should be provided in all areas in which caustic soda is handled. <br />