Formula: CAS#: RTECS#: IDLH:

Sodium hydroxide NaOH 1310-73-2 WB4900000 10 mg/m3

Conversion: DOT: 1823 154 (dry, solid); 1824 154 (solution)
Synonyms/Trade Names: Caustic soda, Lye, Soda lye, Sodium hydrate
Exposure Limits: Measurement Methods
NIOSH REL: C 2 mg/m3 (see Table 1):
3
OSHA PEL†: TWA 2 mg/m NIOSH 7401
Physical Description: Colorless to white, odorless solid (flakes, beads, granular
form).
Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations
MW: 40.0 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4):
BP: 2534°F Skin: Prevent skin contact NIOSH/OSHA
Sol: 111% Eyes: Prevent eye contact 10 mg/m3: Sa:Cf£/100F/PaprHie£/
Fl.P: NA Wash skin: When contam ScbaF/SaF
IP: NA Remove: When wet or contam §: ScbaF:Pd,Pp/SaF:Pd,Pp:AScba
Sp.Gr: 2.13 Change: Daily Escape: 100F/ScbaE
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) Provide: Eyewash
MLT: 605°F Quick drench
UEL: NA
LEL: NA
Noncombustible Solid, but when in
contact with water may generate
sufficient heat to ignite combustible
materials.
Incompatibilities and Reactivities: Water; acids; flammable liquids; organic halogens; metals such as aluminum,
tin & zinc; nitromethane [Note: Corrosive to metals.]
Exposure Routes, Symptoms, Target Organs (see Table 5): First Aid (see Table 6):
ER: Inh, Ing, Con Eye: Irr immed
SY: Irrit eyes, skin, muc memb; pneu; eye, skin burns; temporary Skin: Water flush immed
loss of hair Breath: Resp support
TO: Eyes, skin, resp sys Swallow: Medical attention immed

Formula: CAS#: RTECS#: IDLH:

Sodium metabisulfite Na2S2O5 7681-57-4 UX8225000 N.D.
Conversion: DOT:
Synonyms/Trade Names: Disodium pyrosulfite, Sodium metabisulphite, Sodium pyrosulfite

S Exposure Limits:
NIOSH REL: TWA 5 mg/m3
Measurement Methods
(see Table 1):
OSHA PEL†: none NIOSH 0500
Physical Description: White to yellowish crystals or powder with an odor of sulfur dioxide.
Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations
MW: 190.1 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4):
BP: Decomposes Skin: N.R. Not available.
Sol: 54% Eyes: N.R.
Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R.
IP: NA Remove: N.R.
Sp.Gr: 1.4 Change: N.R.
VP: ?
MLT: >302°F (Decomposes)
UEL: NA
LEL: NA
Noncombustible Solid
Incompatibilities and Reactivities: Heat (decomposes)
[Note: Slowly oxidized to the sulfate on exposure to air & moisture.]
Exposure Routes, Symptoms, Target Organs (see Table 5): First Aid (see Table 6):
ER: Inh, Ing, Con Eye: Irr immed
SY: Irrit eyes, skin, muc memb Breath: Fresh air
TO: Eyes, skin, resp sys Swallow: Medical attention immed

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