Product ID:KAP3
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-009-3570
MSDS Number: BCVFJ

NIFE INC

GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY AND PAULINE DR
LINCOLN, RI 02865
US

Emergency Phone: 401-333-1170

Cage: 88083

NIFE INC

100 LINCOLN, RI 02865 US

Cage: 88083

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

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:WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN/EYE/RESP TRACT.
WILL CAUSE BURNS IF INGESTED.

First Aid:SPEEDY REMOVAL IS OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE. FLUSH EYES/SKIN W/LG
AMTS OF WATER FOR 15-30 MIN. CONTINUE WASHING FOR 1-2HRS OR UNTIL
MD ARRIVES. GET MD FOR EYES ASAP.

Extinguishing Media:N/A, WILL NOT BURN
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS IS BY-PRODUCT OF USE. KEEP
FLAMES AWAY.

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER, NEUTRALIZE W/5%
ACETIC ACID, ABSORB & PLACE IN CNTNRS SUITABLE FOR SHIPPING TO
DISPOSAL AREA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP FROM
ACIDS, METALS, EXPLOSIVES, OXIDIZERS, ORGANIC PEROXIDE & EASILY
IGNITABLE MATLS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM,TIN,ZINC,& THEIR ALLOYS
AS FLAMM.HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE RELEASED WHEN POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS
IN CONTACT W/THESE SUBSTANCES.CAN REACT VIOLENTLY W/SOME ORGANIC
CHEMICALS

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:MECH AS REQ TO DISPERSE MISTS & VAPORS
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, VINYL
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER SAFETY SHOES OR BOOTS, OVERALLS, HARD
HATS
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Vapor Pres:2-5
Spec Gravity:1.3
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQ, IN BATTERY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AL, ZN, TIN, ORGANICS, CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED.HYDROGEN GAS IS
BYPRODUCT OF BATTERY REACTION

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IAW FED, STATE, LOCAL REG

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