BBDKX - POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 45% SOLUTION
- MSDS: BBDKX
- Manufacturer: J T BAKER CHEMICAL CO
- Product Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 45% SOLUTION
- National Stock Number: 6810-00D000845
Product Identification
Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 45% SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000845
MSDS Number: BBDKX
Responsible Party
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US
Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151
Info Phone: 201-859-2151
Cage: DO870
Contractor
Telephone: 800-582-2537
Cage: 70829
Ingredients
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
Fraction By Weight: 45.0%
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
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
Fraction By Weight: 55.0%
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: CAUSES SEV IRRITN/BURNS MAY DAMAGE
PERMANENTLY;INHAL:SEV IRRIT OF RESP TRACT.MAY BE HRMFL
First Aid
First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATL. ELIMINATE SOURCES.
EXCLUDE UNPROTECTED PERSONS FROM AREA. SM SPILL:ABSORB W
SAND,EARTH,OTHER ABSORB MATL,THEN FLUSH W H*20. LG SPILL: STOP
LEAK,DIKE FOR LATER DISPOSAL. CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE W/DIL
HCL.FLUSH AREA W/H*20.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/MIST.USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED. USE SCBA IF NEEDED
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM J.T.BAKER DATED:10/08/85
Chemical Properties
HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:271F/133C
Vapor Pres:39
Spec Gravity:1.44
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR SOLUTION,NO ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID MOISTURE CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT KNOWN
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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