Product ID:CAUSTIC POTASH
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000158
MSDS Number: BBCKF

IMC CHEMICAL GROUP, INC.

Emergency Phone: 617-268-5100

Cage: 4N762

IMC CHEMICAL GROUP, INC.

Cage: 4N762

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 50.0%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 50.0%

ACGIH TLV: UNKNOWN.

Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES,CAUSES
SEVERE AND RAPID BURNS.

First Aid:SKIN: WASH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. CALL DR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE TO PROVENT
CORROSION OF THE SURFACE OF THE DRUM,ABSORPTION OF
MOISTURE,FREEZING,ETC.
Other Precautions:FOR OUTDOORS STORAGE IN LIQUID STATE,IT IS ADVISED TO
PROTECT WITH SOME INSULATION AND HEATING SYSTEMS.WEAR RUBBER
GLOVES,BIG SHIELD & WORKING CLOTHES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GAUNT.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID TYPE SUIT
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:292F
Spec Gravity:1.45.
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS,WATER-WHITE LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE AND WASH AWAY WITH LARGE AMTS.OF
WATER.NEUTRALIZE (AFTER DILUTING)WITH ACID,IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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