BKCFX - 45% CAUSTIC POTASH-LOW SODIUM

Product Identification

Product ID:45% CAUSTIC POTASH-LOW SODIUM
MSDS Date:05/30/1989
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-910-4217
MSDS Number: BKCFX

Responsible Party
OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CO DIV OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM
CUSTOMER SERVICE, OCCIDENTAL TOWER
DALLAS, TX 75380
US

Emergency Phone: 716-278-7021

Info Phone: 800-752-5151

Cage: 4R332

Contractor
YARDNEYTECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC.
PAWCATUCK, CT 06379 US

Telephone: 203-599-1100

Cage: 0RKK3

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 45 - 50%

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) IS 350 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-INHALATION OF MIST OR SPRAY
MAY IRRITATE/DAMAGE THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT WHICH COULD PRODUCE
CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS
& STOMACH. SKIN-MAY DAMAGE SKIN AND CAUSE BURNS. EYE-MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS THAT RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EYES AND EVEN BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN, EYE, NOSE, THROAT & LUNG
IRRITATION/BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN-WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER WITH EYELIDS OPEN FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION-DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR
MILK TO DIL UTE MATERIAL. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION-REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SEEK MEDICAL HELP
FOR IRRITATION, INGESTION OR DISCOMFORT FROM INHALATION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AMJAY CORP., DBA AMJAY CHEMICALS 64184
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. VACUUM UP LIQUID. FLUSH RESIDUE
WITH PLENTY OF WATER OR NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE INORGANIC ACIDS.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE INORGANIC ACIDS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL PLACE, AWAY FROM
ACIDS.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE CONTACT OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. AVOID
BREATHING MIST. WHEN DISSOLVING/DILUTING, ADD TO WATER CAUTIOUSLY &
WITH STIRRING; SOLUTION GETS HOT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WHERE REQUIRED, USE A RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY
NIOSH FOR PRODUCT DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IF DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES,FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT & TROUSERS. ALSO WEAR
A HARD HAT OR OTHER HEAD COVERING. EYEWASH IS RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH ACIDS AND WATER.

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:TURCO
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:TOCHEM NORT
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:00 BOLSA AV
Vapor Pres:DIV. OF A
Vapor Density:H AMERI.73
Spec Gravity:PRODUCTS, INC.;
pH:600
Viscosity:3.7 CENTIPOIS
Evaporation Rate & Reference:ENUE
Solubility in Water:WESTMINSTER
Appearance and Odor:CAUS92684-3600714-387-6200
714
Percent Volatiles by Volume:-890-3

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NON-FLAMMABLE N/R N/R N/R NON-FLAMM
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT CONTACT WITH WATER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:IF PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS,
BURY IN A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OR NEUTRALIZE AS FOLLOWS: DILUTE
WITH WATER THEN NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID & FLUSH TO SEWER WITH
PLENTY OF WATER. OR D ISPOSE OF WASTE ACCORDING TO LOCAL AND FED
REGULN.

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