BDLMB - CAUSTIC POTASH
- MSDS: BDLMB
- Manufacturer: CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY INC
- Product Name: CAUSTIC POTASH
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-234-8366
Product Identification
Product ID:CAUSTIC POTASH
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8366
MSDS Number: BDLMB
Responsible Party
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640
US
Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310
Info Phone: 714-864-2310
Cage: 60777
Contractor
Telephone: 909-864-2310
Cage: 60777
Ingredients
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1310-58-3
RTECS: TT2100000
Fraction By Weight: 85.0%
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:POISON:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.MAY BE FATAL IF
SWALLOWED.SKIN AND EYE BURNS AND IRRITATION.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:CO2,DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:VIOLENT,EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH WATER
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP AND ISOLATE,DILUTE WITH
WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M-HCL
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINERS,WHILE MAKING SOLUTIONS,ADD SLOWLY TO SURFACE SOLUTION TO
AVOID VIOLENT SPATTERING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN,ON CLOTHING.AVOID
BREATHING DUST OR MIST.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MESA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED
TLV.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS IS NOT DATED
Chemical Properties
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1320.C, 2408.F
Spec Gravity:2.044
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,ALUMINIUM,ZINC,HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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