Global Industrial 640408 User Manual

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Issue Date 22-Apr-2019 Revision Date 12-Mar-2018 Version 1

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product identifier
Product Name

Other means of identification
Product Code
Synonyms

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Name

Emergency telephone number
Emergency Telephone

Classification

Liquid Drain Opener

640408
None

Global Industrial
2505 Mill Center Parkway
Buford GA 30518
[phone]

Chemtrec (US &Canada) 800-424-9300
Chemtrec (outside US & Canada) 703-527-3887

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

OSHA Regulatory Status

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Acute toxicity - Oral Not classified
Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 5
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Label elements

Emergency Overview

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful in contact with skin
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Appearance Clear Physical state Liquid Odor Odorless
Precautionary Statements - Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling

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Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Precautionary Statements - Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Specific Treatment (See Section 4 on the SDS)
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Drink plenty of water
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

Precautionary Statements - Storage

Store locked up

Precautionary Statements - Disposal

Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Other Information

• Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

• Harmful to aquatic life

Unknown Acute Toxicity 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS No. Weight-% Trade Secret

Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 15-40 *

*The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First aid measures
General advice
Skin Contact

Eye contact

Inhalation

Immediate medical attention is required.
Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of

water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. For minor skin contact, avoid
spreading material on unaffected skin. For severe burns, immediate medical attention is
required.

Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under
the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected
area. Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses
and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes.

Remove to fresh air. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Ingestion

Self-protection of the first aider
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Immediate medical attention is required. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Remove from exposure, lie down.
Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Call a physician or poison
control center immediately.

Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

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Symptoms

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians

Any additional important symptoms and effects are described in Section 11: Toxicology
Information.

Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated. Do not give
chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema may occur. Marked decrease in blood
pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy sputum, and high pulse pressure. Treat
symptomatically.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic
gases and vapors. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
Sensitivity to Static Discharge

Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

Caution: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

None.
None.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions

Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment
Methods for cleaning up

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Do not allow into any storm sewer drains, lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other
surface water bodies. Should not be released into the environment. Dispose of according to
all local city, state and federal rules and regulations.

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Take

up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal. Clean contaminated surface
thoroughly. Prevent product from entering drains. Dam up. After cleaning, flush away traces
with water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling

Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. In case of insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory equipment. Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed
systems.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of