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Safety Data Sheet
Perfect Alkali
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Emergency Phone:
Other Information:
Date Prepared:
Latest Revision:
800-424-9300
973-589-2800
5-10-1993
5-19-2015
Section 1 - Product and Company identification
Trade name: Perfect Alkali – Powdered Laundry Additive
Manufacturer:
Metro-Chem, Inc.
24 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
Section 2 – Hazard(s) Identification
Classification:
Skin Corrosion/Irritation:
Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure
Category 1A
Category 3
Risk Phrases: R35
Label:
Signal Word: Danger
GHS Hazard Phrases:
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
GHS Precaution Phrases:
P103: Read label before use
P260: Do not breathe (dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray)
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Section 3 – Composition/information on ingredients
Sodium Hydroxide
CAS No: 1310-73-2 OSHA PEL: 2mg/m3 ACGIH TLV: 2mg/m3 Percentage 40%-55%
Disodium Trioxosilicate,
Anhydrous
CAS 6834-92-0 OSHA PEL: n/a ACGIH TLV: n/a Percentage 5%-20%
Sodium Carbonate CAS 497-19-8 OSHA TWA: 15 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV: 15 mg/m3 Percentage 30%-45%
Section 4 – First Aid Measures
GHS Response Phrases:
P303, 361, 338: If on SKIN, remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing; rinse skin
with water or use shower. For severe skin burns, get medical attention.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
P305, 351, 338: If in EYES, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do; continue rinsing
P301, 330, 331: If SWALLOWED, rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting
P304, 340: If INHALED, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing
P310: Immediately call a POISON center/doctor
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Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, or other suffocating agents.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Exercise caution using water as vigorous, possibly
violent, exothermic reactions with caustic soda can occur. Hydrogen evolution may also occur if
in contact with metals such as zinc and aluminum.
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Avoid breathing
dust; for large spills, wear safety googles, rubber gloves and a NIOSH approved respirator. If
dry, scoop up powder spills as much as possible into plastic (not metal) container. If wet, lower
highly alkaline PH by sprinkling on sodium bicarbonate; then, take up with adsorbent.
Waste Disposal Methods: Wear Protective equipment; keep unprotected persons away. If
non-reusable, place in a closed container, label and remove for disposal by an approved waste
transporter in accordance with Federal State and Local regulations.
Section 7 – Handling and Storage Measures
Precautions for safe handling: Insure good ventilation/exhaust at the workplace. Avoid moist
atmospheres, overheated areas. Avoid mixing or storing close to acids, solvents and bleaches.
Precautions for safe storage: Only store in cool, dry locations. Keep containers tightly sealed.
Section 8 – Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
1310-73-2 Sodium Hydroxide PEL 2mg/m3 REL Short-term value: C 2mg/m3 TLV Short-term value: C 2mg/m3
6834-92-0 Sodium Metasilicate
ACGIH TLV : 2mg/m3
OSHA PEL : 2mg/m3
Exposure Controls
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye Protection: Tightly sealed safety goggles
Protective Gloves: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves
Protective Clothing: Long sleeves, lab coats or chemical resistant aprons
Respiratory Equipment: NIOSH approved respirator, as conditions warrant
General Protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work
Avoid contact with eyes and skin
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Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical States:
Appearance and Odor:
Melting Point:
Boiling Point:
Flash Point:
Evaporation Rate
Explosive Limits:
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Solubility in H2O
Autoignition Pt:
Percent Volatile
Solid
Off white to yellowish powder
No data
No data
No data
No data
LEL: No data
UEL: No data
No data
No data
0.52
Fully miscible
No data
No data
Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity:
Stability:
Polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatibility:
Materials to Avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition
Or Byproducts:
High temperatures may occur when mixed with water
Stable if stored in accordance with Section 7
Will not occur
Moisture
Acids
Aluminum, chlorinated solvents, organic materials, phosphorus,
tin/tin oxides, zinc, sodium oxides
Hydrogen
Section 11 – Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity:
1310-73-2 Sodium Hydroxide
6834-92-0 Disodium Trioxosilicate Anhydrous
8042-47-5 Mineral Oil
497-19-8 Sodium Carbonate
Oral LD50: 2000 mg/kg (rat)
Oral LD50: 600 mg/kg (rat)
Oral LD50 : > 5000 mg/kg ( Rat)
Oral LD50: 4090 mg/kg (rat)
Primary Irritant effect:
On the skin: Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes
On the eye; Strong caustic effect
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known
Additional Toxicological information:
Corrrosive
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of
perforation of esophagus and stomach
Carinogenic categories
IARC – None of the ingredients is listed
NTP – None of the ingredients is listed
Section 12 – Ecological Information
Aquatic Toxicity: Avoid release into the environment. Runoff from fire control or dilution water
may cause pollution.
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Section 13 – Disposal Considerations
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach
sewage system.
Place in a closed, approved container, label and remove for disposal by an approved waste
transporter in accordance with Federal State and Local regulations.
Section 14 – Transport Information
UN Number
Proper Shipping Name
DOT Proper Shipping Name
ADR
DOT Hazard Class
Packing Group
Marine pollutant
UN3262
Corrosive solid, basic inorganic, n.o.s.
(Sodium Hydroxide) (Disodium Trioxosilicate, Anhydrous)
Sodium Hydroxide
1824 Sodium Hydroxide
8 Corrosive Substances
II
No
Section 15 – Regulatory Information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
EPA SARA Lists:
Section 302 (extremely hazardous substances):
Section 304(RQ):
SARA 311/312 Hazardous Categorization
Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
Fire Hazard
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
Reactive Hazard
Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings):
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Carcinogens:
Teratorgens
Chemicals causing developmental toxicity:
No
Sodium Hydroxide 1,000 Lbs.
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Sodium Hydroxide,Sodium Metasilicate, Sodium Carbonate
No
No
No
Section 16 – Other Information
Disclaimer:
This information is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently
available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
express or implied, with respect to such information; and, we assume no liability resulting fro its
use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information
for their particular purposes.