Product ID:CLEANING COMPOUND HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER LIQ
MSDS Date:10/01/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-753-4998
MSDS Number: BHMVF

OMEGA CHEMICAL CORPORATION

6935 W. 62ND ST.
CHICAGO, IL 60638
US

Emergency Phone: 312-586-8000

Info Phone: 312-586-8000

Cage: OB5U9

OMEGA CHEMICAL PROD GP, FINE ORGANICS CORP

CHICAGO, IL 60638 US

Telephone: 312-586-8000, 800-424-9300

Cage: 0B5U9

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITATION AND/OR DERMATITIS.
EYES: IRRITATION OR BURNING. INHALATION: EX-CESSIVE INHALATION OF
MIST OR SPRAY MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EVEN
TO LUNGS TISSUE. AND INGESTION: CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS AND TISSUE
PER-FORATION.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO SKIN OR EYES AND DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid:IF SPLASHED ON SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER. IF SKIN BECOMES RED,
TREAT WITH OLIVE OILOR LANOLIN OINTMENT. IF SPLASHED IN THE EYES:
FLUSH WITH WATER. THEN RINSE WITH A 5% BORIC ACID SOLUTION (EYE
WASH SUCH AS COLYREUN IS SUGGESTED). IF ACCIDENTLYSWALLOWED. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DILUTED (1% ACETIC
ACIDVINEGAR 1:4) OR LEMON JUICE. FOLLOW WITH MILK. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY

Flash Point Method:TCC
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION, IF PRESENT
DURING FIRE,USE WATER, CO2, FOAM, OR ANY SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:ADD SAND, EARTH OR OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBENT TO
CONTAIN SPILL AREA. NEUTRALIZE WITH MILD ACID, PRE- VENT FROM
DISCHARGE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:REASONABLE CARE & PRECAUTIONS WHEN
HANDLING SHOULDBE OBSERVED DUE TO CORROSIVE NATURE OF PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:REMOVE AND LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
RE-USE.

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED WHEN CONCENTRATIONS ARE AT OR ABOVE TLV
ESTABLISHED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED, MECHANICAL (GENERAL) SUFFICIENT
TO REDUCE LEVELS BELOW TLV/PEL OF PRODUCT
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD, OSHA STD
Other Protective Equipment:SPLASH APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REASONABLE CARE AND PRECAUTION WHEN HANDLING
PRODUCT ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REMOVE AND LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:218 F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:.32
Vapor Pres:NOT EST.
Vapor Density:< 1
Spec Gravity:1.3-1.4
Evaporation Rate & Reference:< 1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE, LIGHT AMBER, NEAR ODORLESS LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS AND STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 42USG3251 ET.SEQ.
RCRA 1976 & ANY LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSAL
RECOMMENDATIONS APPLY TO THE ORIGINAL MATER-IAL & CONTAINERS; NOT
ANY MATERIALS WHICH ARE A WASTE BY PRODUCT OF THE USER'S
OPERATION.

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