Product ID:11-707 POLYMATE 926
MSDS Date:01/19/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F013778
MSDS Number: BJSXN

W. R. GRACE & CO.

300 GENESEE
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047

Emergency Phone: (312) 438-8241

Info Phone: (312) 438-8241

Preparer: S. MORSS

Cage: WRGRA

W. R. GRACE & CO

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140 US

Telephone: 617-876-1400

Cage: WRGRA

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: <25%

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/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION OF
MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: DRINK WATER OR CITRUS
JUICE IMMEDIAT ELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO ANUNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, & DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP DRUMS COOL & INTACT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER-BASED PRODUCT. ALKALINE CORROSIVE
LIQUID.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COLLECT SPILL
W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA
OF SPILL W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. DON'T USE IN POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS. KEEP FORM FREEZING. CLEAN
UP SPILL IMMEDIATELY.
Other Precautions:TREAT AS AN ALKALINE CORROSIVE LIQUID. AVOID CONTACT
W/SKIN, EYES, & CLOTHING. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS OR MISTS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST: ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, PLASTIC
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ALKALI RESISTANT CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Vapor Pres:20
Spec Gravity:1.13
pH: 13.2
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS & ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, & OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE USING AUTHORIZED SCAVENGER SERVICE BY
INCINERATION OR USE OF DESIGNATED LANDFILL. FOR ADDITIONAL DISPOSAL
INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT THE STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY. EPA
D002 (CORROSIVE LIQ UID).

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.