BDTFH - POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

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Product Identification

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:05/02/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-9827
MSDS Number: BDTFH

Responsible Party
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US

Emergency Phone: 213-516-8000, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 213-516-8000

Cage: 63415

Contractor
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: >85%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:365MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS OF EYES,
SKIN AND RESPIRATORY OR GI TRACT,SEVERE REDNESS OF EYES,BLURRED
VISION. CHRONIC: LUNGS OR G.I. TRACT DAMAGE,DERMATITIS;CORROSIVE TO
ALL BODY TISSUE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;SEE MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.
EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,CALL A PHYSICIAN AT
ONCE. SKIN:WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL
HELP IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO2,FOAM,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;COLLECT SOLID
MATERIAL IN AIR TIGHT CONTAINER OR DILUTE WITH WATER,USE SUITABLE
INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL & RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.WASH THE
SURFACE WITH PLENTY OF WA TER.
Neutralizing Agent:DIL,ACIDS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM
OXIDIZERS & ACIDS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA OR RESPIRATOR FOR
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,FULL SKIN AND EYE
PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1320.C, 2408.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=361.C, 681.8F
Spec Gravity:2.044
pH:13.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:HYGROSCOPIC, ODORLESS, WHITE OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW
LUMPS, RODS, PELLETS, OR FLAKES

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZER, ACID/METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WATER/EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEAT,FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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