Product ID:NB-64
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N008483
MSDS Number: BCQKF

NUTMEG CHEMICAL COMPANY

125 MARKET ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06512
US

Cage: 57905

NUTMEG CHEMICAL CO

309 NEW HAVEN, CT 06512 US

Cage: 57905

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

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:STRONG ALKALINE SOLN-DESTROYS TISS&CAUSES
SEVERE BURNS.INGEST:CORROSION OF TISSUE;MAY (SEE OTHR PREC

First Aid:EYE:WASH IMMED W/PLENTY RUNNING H*2O @ LEAST 15 MIN,INCLUDE
UNDER LIDS&ALL SURF.SPEED IN RINSING NEC TO AVOID PERM INJURY.GET
MED HELP IMMED.SKIN:IMMED WASH W/PLENTY H*2O.REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHES
IMMED.G ET MED HELP FOR SERIOUS EXPOSURE. (SEE SUPP DATA)

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN WATER SOLUTION,POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE CAN
REACT W/METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM,& GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ABSORB
W/VERMICULITE,SAND OR SAWDUST OR FLUSH TO HOLDING AREA W/WATER.
NEUTRALIZE RESIDUES W/DILUTE ACID & RINSE W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DONT PERMIT WORKERS TO HANDLE MATL W/O
PROPER TRAINING/PROPER EQUIP. PREVENT EYE&SKIN CONTACT. KEEP CNTNRS
CLOSED&SEALED. AVOID SPILLS/MIST FORMATION.
Other Precautions:EFFECTS OF OVEREXP:CAUSE STRICTURE.EYE:SEVERE BURN
(CORNEAL INJURY),POSS BLINDNESS.SKIN:SEVERE
BURN.INHAL:MIST/SPRAY-POSS SEVERE IRRIT;CAN INJURE ENTIRE RESP
TRACT.PH:UNDIL-12.7;1% AQ SOL-11.2

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOS OF CONCERN
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL-KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION,SFTY SHOWER,APRON/PROT
CLOTHES,RUBBER BOOTS
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAP PRESS:N/K=NOT KNOWN.VAP DENSITY:SAME AS H*2O. EMER&FIRST
AID:INGEST-CORROSIVE.DONT INDUCE VOMITING.GIVE LRG AMT H*2O/MILK IF
AVAIL.CALL PHYS IMMED.INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXP.GET IMMED MED HELP.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.045
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,BROWN LIQUID W/SLIGHT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:90.0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM,STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

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