Product ID:CAUSTIC POTASH
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-264-6042
MSDS Number: BDQLK

POLYMER RESEARCH CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

2186 MILL AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11234-6308
US

Cage: 4N899

POLYMER RESEARCH CORP OF AMERICA

BROOKLYN, NY 11234-6308 US

Telephone: 718-444-4300 (72-1;CARL HOROWITZ)

Cage: 4N899

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 40.0%

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:SEVERE BURNS OF SKIN,EYES,& MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

First Aid:INHALATION:FRESH AIR,REST.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES,RINSE SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER OR SHOWER & CALL A
DOCTOR.EYES:FIRST RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINS.INGESTION:RINSE MOUTH,GI VE PLENTY OF WATER TO DRINK,CARRY TO
HOSPITAL.

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE GAS MAY BE PRODUCED ON CONTACT
WITH METALS;MAY CAUSE FIRE ON CONTACT W/MOISTURE & COMBUSTS

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.ELIMINATE
IGNITION SOURCES.EXCLUDE UNPROTECTED PERSONS FROM AREA.STOP
DISCHARGE IF POSSIBLE.SM SPILL:ABSORB W/SAND,EARTH,OTHER ABSORB
MATL,THEN FLUSH W/H*2O.LG SPILL:STOP LEAK,DIKE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA.PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
CONTACT.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES.PRACTICE GOOD INDUSTRIAL
HYGIENE.WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,COVERALLS,FACE SHIELD.REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & WASH BEFORE REUSE.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER SHOES,BOOTS.RUBBER APRON,COTTON
COVERALLS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:VERY HIGH
Spec Gravity:1.396
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,ALUMINUM,ZINC,CHLORINE DIOXIDE,ANHYDRIDES,N*2TRICHLOR
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH SKIN,EYES & CLOTHING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN FLAMMABLE GAS MAY BE PRODUCED
IN CONTACT W/METALS.

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL.HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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