Product ID:3140 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:10/20/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-136-6000
MSDS Number: BGVZM

J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: 5B970

TITE PAK INC

NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-3236 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 9K580

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:365 MG/KG (ORAL-RAT) LD50
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE
SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF DUST IS
IRRITATING AND MAY BE SEVERELY DAMAGING TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES
AND/OR LUNGS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNING OF MOUTH AND
STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS CHEMICAL
IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION OR BURNS. EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF DUST IS IRRITATING AND
MAY BE SEVERELY DAMAGING TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES AND/OR LUNGS.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNING OF MOUTH AND STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,GIVE CPR.
CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL A PHYSICAN. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
WITH PLENTY OF W ATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
QUANTITIES OF WATER TO DRINK. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR OTHER
SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA, WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SCBA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS WITH
WATER. SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY BE PRODUCED TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS. REACTS WITH METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR LARGE SPILL (NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED FOR
4OZ SIZE). "SHOVEL" UP MATERIAL WITH CLEAN TOOL AND PLACE INTO A
CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AN D COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH
RESIDUEW/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:J.T.BAKER NEUTRACIT-2 (R) CAUSTIC NEUTRALIZER IS
RECOMMENDED FOR SPILLS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN CORROSIVE-PROOF AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:SELECT NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR BASED UPON
CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORK PLACE. A DUST/MIST FILTER IS
RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AS REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN VAPOR AND MIST CONCENTRATIONS BELOW PELS EST. BY OSHA
Protective Gloves:RUBBER (NEOPRENE).
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, APRON, WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLYU AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATINH,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
POISON! DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. DO NOT
GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID SPATTERING BY SLOWLY
ADDING TO SOLUTION. AVOID BREATHING DUST. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINER. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1320.C, 2408.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=360.C, 680.F
Spec Gravity:2.04
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW PELLETS. NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,STRONG ACIDS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, ZINC, ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL EVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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