BDYKN - CAUSTIC POTASH SOLUTION
- MSDS: BDYKN
- Manufacturer: SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
- Product Name: CAUSTIC POTASH SOLUTION
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-419-0634
Product Identification
Product ID:CAUSTIC POTASH SOLUTION
MSDS Date:03/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-419-0634
MSDS Number: BDYKN
Responsible Party
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US
Emergency Phone: 213-516-8000 OR 714-864-2310
Info Phone: 213-516-8000
Cage: 63415
Contractor
Telephone: 310-516-9843
Cage: 63415
Ingredients
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
WATER
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
Fraction By Weight: BALANCE
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT: 205MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY
TISSUES;CAUSE SEVERE BURNS,IRRITATION TO EYES,SKIN OR
RESPIRATORY/G.I.TRACTS;EYE DAMAGE POSSIBLE. CHRONIC:DAMAGE TO BODY
TISSUES,DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS ON CONTACT W/ANY BODY
TISSUE. VAPOR HAZARDOUS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE;DAMAGE TO SKIN OR
LUNGS, PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE WORSEN.
First Aid
First Aid:EYES-FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER 15 MIN;GET MED ATTN. SKIN-FLUSH
WELL W/WATER. INHAL-GET TO FRESH AIR & MED ATTN. INGEST-DO NOT
INDUCE VOMIT; GET IMMED MED ATTN.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE,USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE W/ACETIC ACID & TAKE UP FOR PROPER
DISPOSAL.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED & PROTECTED
AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMP. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ALKALI
VAPOR/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS (RUBBER)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTION TO EYES & SKIN;EYE-WASH
FOUNTAIN,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:1.44
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:55
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/ACID SOLN MAY CAUSE MAY CAUSE
VIOLENT REACTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE W/ALL CURRENT
LOCAL, STATE & FED REGS.
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