Product ID:ALKI-FOAM
MSDS Date:02/24/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-304-0059
MSDS Number: BJZMH

VIRGINIA K M P CORP

4100 PLATINUM WAY
DALLAS, TX 75234
US

Emergency Phone: 214-330-7731

Preparer: KENNETH NOVAX,SAFETY ENGI

Cage: 8J132

VIRGINIA K M P CORPORATION

DALLAS, TX 75237 US

Telephone: 214-330-7731

Cage: 8J132

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 30%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

"NOT HAZARDOUS" - WATER AND NON-HAZARDOUS DETERGENTS, DYES

Fraction By Weight: 70%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN,EYES,MUCOUS
MEMBRANES.CHRONIC-SKIN IRRITATION,DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. IF I RRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.INGESTION:GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FREE
MATERIAL IF POSSIBLE;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND
RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL AREA.AVOID EXCESSIVE
HEAT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND
SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:PRODUCT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,WORK
CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=106.1C, 223.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-5.C, 23.F
Spec Gravity:1.16
pH:13.0
Appearance and Odor:SLIGHTLY PUNGENT PURPLE LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.

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