GREAT WESTERN CHEMICAL CO -- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 50% -- 6810-00-233-1711
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 50% MSDS Date:03/01/1994 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-233-1711 === Responsible Party === Company Name:GREAT WESTERN CHEMICAL CO Address:808 S.W. 15TH AVE City:PORTLAND State:OR ZIP:97206 Country:US Info Phone Num:503-228-2600 FAX 503-221-5767 Emergency Phone Num:503-228-2600 Preparer's Name:DAVID BISHOP Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300 CAGE:GREA1 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:GREAT WESTERN CHEMICAL CO Address:808 S W 15 AVE City:PORTLAND State:OR ZIP:97205 Country:US Phone:503-228-2600 CAGE:GREA1 Company Name:SILVER SALES INC (818-591-0788) CAGE:OWG65 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (SARA III) CAS:7722-84-1 RTECS #:MX0900000 Fraction by Wt: 50% Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:1 PPM ACGIH TLV:1 PPM; 9394 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES ON CONTACT. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION OR PULMONARY EDEMA IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE BURNS TO GI TRACT AND SEVERE IRRITATION IF SWALLOWED. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE BLEACHING OF HAIR, DERMATITIS, ECZEMA, CONJUNCTIVITIS. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFG STATES THAT THE MATERIAL HAS SHOWN SOME INDICATIONS OF CAUSING CARCINOMAS IN STOMACHS OF MICE. Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SNEEZING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, SORE THROAT, LABORED BREATHING. EYES: BURNING SENSATION, BURNS, TEARING, PAIN, DISCOMFORT. SKIN: BURNING SENSATION, BURNS, REDNESS, ITCHING, PAIN. INGESTION: SORE THROAT, SEVERE STOMACH PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, CHEST PAIN, DIARRHEA. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL AID. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. RINSE WITH SALINE SOLUTION 30-60 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDI CAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. RINSE AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER UNTIL ALL TRACES OF MATERIAL GONE. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP QUICKLY. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE Extinguishing Media:WATER ONLY; NO DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR HALON! Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH EASILY OXIDIZABLE, ORGANIC, OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN IGNITION, VIOLENT COMBUSTION OR EXPLOSION. YIELDS OXYGEN ON HEATING. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY. STOP LEAK IF CAN BE DONE AT NO PERSONAL RISK. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND WITH CLEAN SHOVEL SCOOP MATERIAL INTO A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. Other Precautions:MAY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC). REACTION WITH FUELS MAY BE VIOLENT. RUNOFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:IF UNUSUAL CONDITIONS OR ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE INSUFFICIENT; USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED AIR DEVICE (SCBA, ETC). Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION. Protective Gloves:PVC Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, CLOTHES. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:D3 NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT Boiling Pt:=106.1C, 223.F Melt/Freeze Pt:=-25.C, -13.F Vapor Pres:25 MM @30C Vapor Density:1.2(AIR=1) Spec Gravity:1.1 pH:3.0 Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, CLEAR WATER-LIKE LIQUID WITH A SLIGHTLY SHARP ODOR AND BITTER TASTE Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO BRASS, BRONZE, ORGANIC MATTER, SULFURIC ACID, ORGANIC ACIDS, PLATINUM, GLYCERIN, KETONES, LEAD OXIDES, NITRIC ACID Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT ALLOW TO COME IN CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXYGEN AND HEAT; BECOMES SELF-SUSTAINING AT 141 C. DECOMPOSITION ACCELERATED BY AGITATION, CONTACT WITH ROUGH SURFACES ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RQ= 1 POUND (SARA SECTION 304). SARA SECTION 302 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY= 1000 POUNDS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.