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Product Name: BLOC-AID
Product Number: 7380; 7585
Product Division: Janitorial
Shipping Description: Compounds, cleaning liquid, 8, NA 1760, II, (contains sodium hydroxide)
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.
1110 Spartan Drive, Maumee, OH 43537
Product/Technical Information: 1-800-537-8990
Medical Emergency: 1-888-314-6171 (24 hours)
Chemical Leak/Spill Emergency (CHEMTREC): 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours)
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 4 - Extreme
Fire: 0 - Minimal
Reactivity: 1 - Slight
HMIS Ratings:
Health: 4 - Extreme
Fire: 0 - Minimal
Reactivity: 1 - Slight
Personal Protective Equipment: B - Safety Glasses; gloves
Listed when present at 1% or greater; carcinogens at 0.1% or greater. All component chemicals are listed or exempted from listing on the TSCA Inventory of chemical substances maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Chemical Name: Sodium hydroxide
% W: 35
CAS Registry No.: 1310-73-2
TWA mg/m³: 2
STEL mg/m³: Not Established
Ceiling mg/m³: Not Established
Carcinogen: No
Boiling Point: 255 °F
Vapor Pressure: 18 mm Hg @ 75 °F
Vapor Density (Air = 1): Unknown
Solubility in Water: Complete
pH: 13.8–14.0
Specific Gravity (H₂O = 1): 1.38
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): <1
Percent Solid by Weight: 30–40
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance & Odor: Red color, no fragrance
Flash Point: None
Method Used: ASTM-D56
Flammable Limits: Not Established
Flame Extension: N/A
Extinguishing Media: N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None
Unusual Fire & Explosive Hazards: None
Threshold Limit Value: 2 mg/m³ (ceiling)
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Skin Contact
Effects of Overexposure / Conditions to Avoid: Severe skin, eye and lung irritant. Poison if taken internally. Do not inhale mists or sprays.
Conditions Aggravated by Use: Unknown
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Call a physician immediately.
Skin: For skin contact, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Ingestion: If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or fruit juice. If vomiting occurs, repeat procedure. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.
Stability: Stable
Incompatible Materials: Do not mix with acids or other chemicals
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Steps if Material is Released or Spilled: Flush with water into sanitary sewer system.
Waste Disposal Method: Same as above.
Respiratory Protection: None required
Ventilation: Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.
Protective Gloves: Alkali resistant gloves
Eye Protection: Goggles
Other Protective Equipment: None
Precautions - Handling & Storing: None
Other Precautions: None
© SCC 09/21/99
Prepared by: Ronald T. Cook, Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Effective Date: 09/21/99
Supersedes: 02/06/98
Changes: Address and Format
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA)
This document has been prepared using data from sources considered technically reliable. It does not constitute a warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Actual conditions of use and handling are beyond sellers control. User is responsible to evaluate all available information when using product for any particular use and to comply with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.