Chapter Review

We are going use a MSDS to answer questions about a caustic soda (Sodium Hydroxide) spill. You will find an MSDS sheet for Sodium Hydroxide in the Appendix.

In which section would you find information concerning the different hazards associated with handling caustic soda?

What are the possible routes of entry?

What information would you look for from the MSDSs, before repairing and metering pump or chemical feed system?

Where would you find information about storing Sodium Hydroxide? What are the storage recommendations?