BGCSF - 812057

Product Identification

Product ID:812057
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6750
NIIN:01-005-2137
MSDS Number: BGCSF

Responsible Party
PHILIP A. HUNT CHEMICAL CORPORATION
PALISADES PARK, NJ 07650

Emergency Phone: 201-944-4000

Info Phone: 201-944-4000

Cage: DO532

Contractor
PHILIP A. HUNT CHEM CORP
988 PALISADES PARK, NJ 07650 US

Telephone: 800-OLIN-911

Cage: DO532

Ingredients

POTASSIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 584-08-7

RTECS: TS7750000

Fraction By Weight: 23.0%


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2.0%

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:CAUSTIC SOLUTION;WILL CAUSE BURNS ON SKIN
W/PROLONGED EXPOSRE

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHING; RINSE SKIN THOROUGHLY W/WATER
FOLLOWED BY BORIC ACID SOLUTION. EYES: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL &
FOR DILUTIO
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILLS, TRANSFER TO CONTAINERS FOR
DISPOSAL

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL LOCATION. KEEP
CONTAINERS SECURELY CLOSED AND WELL MARKED
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL IS RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS MADE UP OF TWO PARTS, A & B. PART B IS COVERED UNDER THIS NSN.
PART A IS COVERED SEPARATELY UNDER NSN 675001-005-2137. ITEM HAS
APH OF 6.5. KEY1:C2.

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:15.
Spec Gravity:1.26
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0,WATER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:NEARLY COLORLESS LIQUID, ESSENTIALLY NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:72.0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL REGULATIONS. SMALL QUANTITIES MAY
BE DILUTED WITH WATER AND FLUSHED TO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA

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