SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

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SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

INCOMPATIBILITY: DS2 is a corrosive material and because of its content, it is incompatible with some metals (e.g.,

cadmium, tin and zinc); some plastics (e.g., Lexan, cellulose acetate, polyvinyl chloride, Mylar, and acrylic); some paints;

wool; leather; oxidizing materials (e.g., Supertropical Bleach or High Test Hypochlorite); and acids.

REACTIVITY: DS2 will deteriorate in air. Exposure of 48 hours or more to open air will result in the formation of gelatin-

like bodies on the surface of DS2.

SECTION VII- SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Spills on porous surfaces (concrete, wood,

etc.) should be cleaned and neutralized immediately Otherwise, the, , will be absorbed and become an indefinite hazard.

All spills must be contained, e.g., by covering with dry sodium bisulfate to neutralize and then absorbing them on

vermiculite (NSN 5640-01-324-2664), clay or diatomaceous earth. Scoop up all this material and any contaminated soil or

substrate and place in an epoxycoated drum with a fully removable head, and label as corrosive IAW EPA and DOT

requirements. During spills provide adequate ventilation and remove any ignition source. During clean up, personnel

should wear a full face respirator with an organic vapor cartridge effective against Diethylenetriamine and Methyl

Cellosolve, rubber gloves long enough to protect hands and arms, and a full length rubber apron. Contaminated clothing

and shoes should be removed immediately and washed thoroughly with water before reuse. Avoid contact with leaking

liquid or vapor. All wash water should have pH measured. All material with a pH less than 2 0 or greater than 12.5 is

hazardous waste with an EPA number of D002.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Waste DS2 has been tested and is a hazardous waste with an EPA waste number of

D002.Disposal methods for waste DS2 and accumulated spill cleanup residues must comply with RCRA, state, and local

hazardous waste regulations and procedures. If the wastes are corrosive, they have the EPA Hazardous Waste Number

of D002This number should be used when the waste is manifested, to permit the use of off-site hazardous waste disposal

facilities. For disposal of excess stocks of pure DS2, coordinate with the Defense Reutilizationand Marketing Office

(DRMO).Disposal methods at overseas military installations must be in accordance with the laws of the host country.

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