American Development Corporation 821 William D. Jones Blvd, Fayetteville TN Fax

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1 American Development Corporation 821 William D. Jones Blvd, Fayetteville TN Fax Material Safety Data Sheet This Material Safety Data Sheet conforms to the requirements of ANSI z This MSDS complies with 29 CFR (Hazard Communication Standard) Read this MSDS before handling & disposing of this product. Section 1: Material Identification and Company Identification Product Identity: 25% Caustic Distributed By: American Development Corporation Address: 821 William D. Jones Blvd. City/State: Fayetteville TN Phone: Chem-Tel Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients Component CAS NO. Concentration Hazard Sodium Hydroxide Corrosive Sodium Chloride <1.0 Sodium Carbonate <0.2 Water Balance Section 3: Hazards Identification Primary routes of exposure: Skin or eye contact, inhalation. Harmful if swallowed. Potential Health Effects: Eyes: Can cause severe burns and permanent damage to eyes. Skin: Can cause severe burns with deep ulceration burns. Ingestion: Can cause severe irritation and/or burns to the entire gastrointestinal tract, characterized by nausea, abdominal pain and possible diarrhea. Inhalation: Mist can cause irritation to lungs. Page 1 of 5 Sodium Hydroxide 25%

2 Section 4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact: Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Skin Contact: Immediately wash the affected area with large amounts of water while removing contaminated clothing. Call a physician. Ingestion: If person is conscious give large amounts of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician. Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Support respiration. Call a physician. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures: Extinguishing Media: This material is not combustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Flash Point, Deg F: t Flammable NFPA Rating: Health 3 Fire 0 Reactivity 2 Hazard Corrosive Section 6: Accidental Release Measures: Land Spill: Wear recommended PPE. Dike spill using soil, sand or compatible commercial absorbent. Dispose according to Federal, State and local regulations. Water Spill: Wear recommended PPE. Stop or divert water flow. Dike contaminated water and remove for disposal and/or treatment. As appropriate, notify all downstream users of possible contamination. Page 2 of 5 Sodium Hydroxide 25%

3 Section 7: Handling and Storage: Wear proper protection equipment. This product may be added slowly to water or acids with dilution & constant stirring to avoid a violent exothermic reaction, full protective clothing should be worn. Avoid contact with aluminum, tin, zinc, & alloys containing these metals. Do not mix with strong acids without dilution & agitation to prevent violent or explosive reaction. Store in closed, properly labeled tanks or containers. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Control Measures: Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Respirator: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with full face piece approved by NIOSH/MSHA Eyes: chemical goggles, face shield Gloves: Neoprene, PVC or rubber gloves Clothing: Boots & rain suit Other protective measures: Emergency eye wash and safety showers for first aid should be available near work area. Section 9: Physical Properties Appearance: Clear/Opaque Specific Gravity Physical State: Liquid Density (lbs/gal) 10.7 Odor: Odorless ph 14 Odor Threshold: % Volatile t established Molecular Formula: Solubility 100% Molecular Weight: 40 Flash Point n/a Boiling Point: 240º F Freezing Point: 0º F Page 3 of 5 Sodium Hydroxide 25%

4 Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Stability: Stable under normal conditions Polymerization: Will not occur Conditions to avoid: Avoid contact with leather, wool, acids, organic Incompatible materials: Halogen compounds, NITRO compounds or metals such as aluminum, tin, and zinc. Hazardous decomposition products: Section 11: Toxicological Information Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: Target Organs: Corrosive to all body tissues by all routes of exposure. Primary routes of exposure: eyes, skin, mucous membranes, lungs. Section 12: Ecological Information Environmental Fate: This material is completely soluble in water and will significantly affect the ph. specific environmental fate information is available. Environmental Effects: The aquatic toxicity for this material has not been determined. Section 13: Disposal Considerations RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: U.S. EPA Waste number/description: Corrosive waste D002 If this product is disposed of as shipped, it meets the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under 40 CFR 261 due to its corrosivity. If this product becomes waste, it will be hazardous waste, which is subject to the Land Disposal Restrictions under 40 CFR 268 and must be managed accordingly. Page 4 of 5 Sodium Hydroxide 25%

5 Section 14: Transportation Information D.O.T. Proper Shipping Name: Sodium Hydroxide Solution D.O.T. Hazard Class: 8 UN number: 1824 Packing Group: II D.O.T. Labels: Primary: Corrosive Subsidiary: n/a D.O.T. Placards: Corrosive Marine Pollutant: 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook Number 154 Section 15: Regulatory Information TSCA Inventory Status: SARA Listed Chemicals: RCRA Hazardous Waste Number: CERCLA: Reportable Quantity: Yes Yes 1,000 pounds Section 16: Other Information CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NTP National Toxicology Program OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PEL-C OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit-OSHA Ceiling Exposure Limit RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 TLV-TWA Threshold Limit Value - Time Weighted Average TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act Page 5 of 5 Sodium Hydroxide 25%