Attachment 18: Sodium Hydroxide Specification

C:SHS-4 Rev. 2

October 1st, 2021
Supersedes

C: SHS-4 Rev. 1

June 15, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20228

BEP SPECIFICATION

FOR

50% SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

1.0

SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1
Scope. This specification establishes performance and acceptance requirements for 50% sodium hydroxide solution delivered by tank truck or in drums. The material shall be suitable for use as an ingredient in water-based wiping solution for currency printing presses at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, hereinafter referred to as "BEP".
1.2 Classification. This specification covers one type of 50% sodium hydroxide solution. It shall be identified as BEP stock item number 2A000580 when delivered in bulk and as BEP stock item number 2A00580A when delivered in 55-gallon (208 liter) drums.
2.0
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. The issues of the documents are those in effect on the date of the solicitation.
2.1

Government Documents.

2.1.1 Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

C: SHS-4 Rev. 2

October 1st 2021

BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS:

C: COS-6 BEP Specification for Sodium-Sulfated Castor Oil L: VAB-1A (current version) Specification for Vendor Affixed Barcode Labels for Bureau of Engraving and Printing Materials
(Single copies of BEP documents are available from the Contracting Officer; Bureau of Engraving and Printing; 14th and "C" Streets, S.W.; Washington, D.C. 20228).

2.1.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.

BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING DOCUMENT

75B-07.0-05, Revision 5, EHS Requirements for Purchased Materials 75D-07.0-01, EHS Review Procedure
75D-07.0-07, Restricted Materials at DCF
75D-00.0-08, Operational Planning and Control

PUBLICATIONS:

29 CFR 1910, Part 1200 – Hazard Communication Standard (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). See also Federal Register Vol. 48, No. 228, November 24, 1983
40 CFR 261 – Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste See also Federal Registrar, Vol.55, No. 61, March 29, 1990
40 CFR Part 707 – Chemical Imports and Exports
40 CFR 720 – Premanufacture Notification; Premanufacture Notice Requirements and Review Procedures
40 CFR 761 – Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's), Manufacturing, Processing,