BCVTH - 19804-8

  • MSDS: BCVTH
  • Manufacturer: MARATHON BATTERY CO
  • Product Name: 19804-8
  • National Stock Number: 6140-00-033-9659
Product Identification

Product ID:19804-8
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-033-9659
MSDS Number: BCVTH

Responsible Party
MARATHON BATTERY CO
8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
WACO, TX 76714-8233
US

Emergency Phone: 817-776-0650

Info Phone: 817-776-0650

Cage: DO446

Contractor
MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO
WACO, TX 76712-6588 US

Telephone: 254-741-5405

Cage: 74025

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 47.5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND MUSCOUS MEMBRANES.CAUSES
SEVERE AND RAPID BURNS

First Aid

First Aid:EYES & SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.SEEK MEDICAL
ATTN.ING:GIVE PLENTY OF WATER.CONSULT DR.INHL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE AND WASH AWAY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER.CAN BE NEUTRALIZED WITH ACID AFTER DILUTING

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFER TO MCA DATA SHEET SD-10 AND
MANUAL SHEET TC-3

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED
Ventilation:LOCAL
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID TYPE SUIT
Supplemental Safety and Health
ELECTROCYTE MFG BY SOBIN CHEM. BATTERY MFG BY MARATHON.ELECTROLYTE P/N
IS 73-00253-001.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:292F,144C
Spec Gravity:1.45
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS,COLORLESS LIQUID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FLAMMABLE MATL,STRONG ACIDS & OXIDIZING MATL.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,LOCAL AND
STATE REGULATIONS

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