BBGYS - ALCAD TYPE VB6

Product Identification

Product ID:ALCAD TYPE VB6
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:00F000594
MSDS Number: BBGYS

Responsible Party
MARATHON STANBY BATTERIES

Emergency Phone: (203) 484-2781

Cage: OO196

Contractor
MARATHON STANBY BATTERIES

Telephone: (203) 484-2781

Cage: OO196

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSES BURNS IF SPLASHED ON THE BODY.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES & SKIN:FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION.ING:DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.INHL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BATTERIES ON CHARGE GIVE OFF EXPLOSIVE
GASES. DO NOT ALLOW OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS NEAR BATTERIES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH PHOSPHATE BUFFERS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT AND ITS PACKING
CONTAINERS.

Exposure Controls

Ventilation:LOCAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MARATHON STANDBY BATTERIES. 15 COMMERCE DRIVE, NORTH BRANDFORD, CT
06471

Chemical Properties

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE

Stability

ACID,AL,ZINC,CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SHOULD BE EMPTIED INTO
COMMON SEWER SYSTEMS, CONSULT NEAREST WASTE DISPOSAL BUSINESS FOR
DIRECTIONS/DISPOSITION.

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