EHSF COM 12

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

HEALTH HAZARD DATA
S.No Routes of entry Effects of Exposure First aid measures
Wash the affected area with large amount of water for 15 mins continously in Emergency shower

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (NaOH)

CORROSIVE
First aid equipment Location
Plant-2: 1. ACED plant - south side 2. Plating shop - HCL unloading area. 3. Plating basement -HCL tank. 4. ETP - 75m3 tank Plant-1: 1. OMT paint shop

Skin contact

Causes skin burns and will lead to permanent skin damage

Eye contact

Wash the eyes with water for 15mins continously in Eye wash fountain Causes burns and permanent injury to lifting lower and upper eyelids eye tissue and will lead to blindness. occasionally and seek medical attention Breathing is harmful and can cause death. Harmful effects include burns and permanent damage to the airways, including nose, throat, and lungs. Swallowing this material may be harmful or cause death. Harmful effects include burns and permanent damage to the digestive tract, including the mouth, throat, stomach and intestines. Symptoms may include

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Inhalation

Remove the person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped give rescue breathing and seek medical attention in Medical center Do not Induce vomiting.Give large quantities of water or milk and seek medical attention

Ingestion

Plant-2: 1. Plating shop 2. Taikisha paint shop 3. Engine Assembly Plant-1: Generator Substation

1.

Polycarbonate googles

PVC faceshield

EMERGENCY RESPONSE DATA

In case of Leaks/spills
1. Contain the spill & leaks with dikes & sand bags. 2. First dilute it with water & neutralize with Hydro chloric acid. 3. Wear all specified PPE's during containing.

DONT'S
Do not store under direct sunlight and heat Do not store it on ground where water can come in contact. Do not use aluminium equipment for storing caustic soda. Do not add water to caustic soda( do the reverse) Do not eat,drink in the storage area Do not dump into any sewers or water bodies. Do not attempt to arrest the leakage without wearing PPE Do not block the access to Fire extinguisher and Eye wash shower/ Fountain
Gumboot
PPE Location: Collect PPEs from PPE box located in the chemical storage area. Additional PPEs can be collected from IDM stores.

Nose mask

In case of fire
1. In general it is not flammable, if in such case, use water fog to put out fire. 2. Inform Security Through 1001.

PVC Gloves

PVC Apron

Emergency Contact nos :

SOURCE DATA: GRAUER & WEIL (I) Ltd., / VULCON CHEMICALS

Fire/ Security - 1001, Medical center - 3306, EHS - 2818 / 2851

For detailed information Refer MSDS file.