BBGJL - DEARBORN 874

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Product Identification

Product ID:DEARBORN 874
MSDS Date:05/24/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F000313
MSDS Number: BBGJL

Responsible Party
W R GRACE & CO DEARBORN DIV
300 GENESEE ST
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047
US

Emergency Phone: 312-438-8241/708-438-1800

Info Phone: 312-438-8241/708-438-1800

Preparer: P GABRIS

Cage: EO458

Contractor
W R GRACE & CO DEARBORN DIV
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047-5000 US

Telephone: 312-438-8241/708-438-1800

Cage: EO458

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 457 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION/INGESTION: HARMFUL. SKIN:
CORROSIVE, BURNS, HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. ALLERGIC
REACTION. EYES: CORROSIVE, IRREVERSIBLE INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LG. QUANTITY OF EGG WHITE & GELATIN
SOLUTION/WATER. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH
W/PLENTY OF W ATER FOR 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: MUCOSAL DAMAGE MAY CONTRAINDICATE THE USE
OF GASTRIO LAVAGE. MEASURES AGAINST CIRCULATORY SHOCK, RESPIRATORY
DEPRESSION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR INCLUDING SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING PROMPTLY. WASH AFFECTED AREAS W/SOAP/WATER. KEEP SPILLS
OUT OF WATERWAYS. DIKE/ABSORB SPILL W/INERT MATERIAL. SHOVEL ALL
CONTAMINATED SOLIDS INTO CORROSION PROOF DRUMS FOR STORAGE UNTIL
DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T CONTAMINATED WATER, FOOD OR FEED
BY STORAGE OR DISPOSAL. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR AIR
CONCENTRATIONS
Ventilation:MECHANICAL-ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS APRON, EYE WASH FACILITY,
EMERGENCY SHOWER, IMPERVIOUS OVERSHOES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE/LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 9.2-10.2

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>210F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:24F
Spec Gravity:1.1
pH:SUPP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE LIQUID & CONTAMINATED DIKING
MATERIAL, AT A PERMITTED FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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