Product ID:NB-18
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F003992
MSDS Number: BBPGM

NUTMEG CHEMICAL/NEW HAVEN, CT 06513

Emergency Phone: (203) 777-7691

Cage: EO772

NUTMEG CHEMICAL/NEW HAVEN, CT 06513

309 NEW HAVEN, CT 06512 US

Cage: EO772

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 10.2%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE: SEVERE BURNS. INHALATION OF MIST OR
SPRAY CAN INJURE THE ENTIRE RESPIRATORY TRACT.

First Aid:EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH
EXPOSED AREA W/WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION:
CORROSIVE. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER OR MILK IF AVAILABLE.
INHALATION: REM OVE FROM EXPOSURE TO MIST OR SPRAY. CALL PHYS.

Fire Fighting Procedures:REACT W/METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM/GENERATE
HYDROGEN GAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:_ _

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ABSORB WITH
VERMICULITE, SAND OR SAWDUST OR FLUSH HOLDING AREA WITH WATER.
NEUTRALIZE RESIDUES WITH DILUTE ACID AND RINSEITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T PERMIT WORKERS TO HANDLE THIS
MATERIAL W/OUT PROPER TRAINING OR EQUIPMENT. PREVENT EYE/S CONTACT.
KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED/SEALED.
Other Precautions:AVOID HANDLING CONDITIONS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SPILLS OR
MIST FORMATION.

Ventilation:MECHANICAL: GENERAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION/SAFETY SHOWER/USE
APRON/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED: 12 NOV 1985. PH: 12.52.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Spec Gravity:1.285
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, DARK BROWN SOLUTION WITH SLIGHT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:70.3

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIBERATES SO2 IN PRESENCE OF STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR WHEN HEATED

Waste Disposal Methods:TRIPLE RINSE CONTAINER. DISPOSE OF DRUMS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF
RINSATE INTO SYSTEM BEING TREATED WITH PRODUCT OR CONVERT TO
NEUTRAL SALTS AND DILUTE WELL WITH WATER.

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