Product ID:YS3-4
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-714-5089
MSDS Number: BFMCP

YARDNEY ELECTRIC CORP(DIST),DIAMOND SHAMROCK(MFR).

82 MECHANIC ST
PAWCATUCK, CT 06379
US

Emergency Phone: NONE

Cage: LO428

YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC

PAWCATUCK, CT 06379 US

Telephone: (860)599-1100

Cage: 87362

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 45.0%

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: 55.0%

Effects of Overexposure:CONJUNCTIVITIS,CORNEAL BURNS,DEEP SKIN
BURNS,IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT,INFLAMMATION OF LUNGS.

First Aid:INGESTION: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF MOUTH,
THROAT, ESOPHAGUS,& STOMACH. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS.INHALATION:
LEAVE CONTAMINATED AREA. SKIN:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER.SEE
DOCTOR.EYES: WASH EYES W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. CALL DOCTOR ATONCE.

Fire Fighting Procedures:WORKMEN SHOULD BE TRAINED TO PREVENT WLDG
FIRES BY WTG TARPS

Spill Release Procedures:WATER CAN BE USED TO FLUSH,DISSOLVE,DILUTE
SPILLED CAUSTIC.SPILLED CAUSTIC FORMS OF SOLID SHOULD BE SHOVELED
UP,FOLLOWED BY FLUSHING W/WATER.DILUTE ACID,PREFERABLY ACETIC
ACID,MAY BE USED FOR NEUTRALI ZATION.WASHING SIMILAR
LEAKS,NEUTRALIZEW/NAHCO*3.

Handling and Storage Precautions:LIQUID CAUSTIC POTASH SHOULD BE STORED
ABOVE THE FREEZING POINT.SPECIFIC HANDLING & STORAGE PROCEDURES
SHOULD FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS OF CAUSTIC SUPPLR
Other Precautions:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, BIG FACE SHIELD & WORKING
CLOTHES.

Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAINS & SAFETY SHOWERS,HARD
HATS, RUBBER BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RETURNABLE CONTAINERS SHOULD BE SHIPPED IN ACCORDANCE W/THE SUPPLIERS
RECOMMENDATIONS.ALL RESIDUAL CAUSTIC POTASH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
THE CONTAINER PRIOR TO DISPOSAL.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=116.3C, 241.3F
Vapor Pres:130
Spec Gravity:1.46
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, CLEAR, ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM,LEATHER,WOOL,TIN,ZINC & ALLOYS CONTAINING THESE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE CAUSTIC POTASH SOLUTION SHOULD NOT BE
DISCHARGED DIRECTLY INTO SEWERS OR STREAMS.CAUSTIC POTASH SHOULD
FIRST BE CONVERTED TO A NEUTRAL SALT,AS BY NEUTRALIZATION
W/ACID(HCL),& THEN WELL DILUTED W /WATER.THEN DISCHARGE INTO AN
APPROVED AREA.

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