BKCLP - 10-019 DEARBORN 19

Product Identification

Product ID:10-019 DEARBORN 19
MSDS Date:12/20/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F015048
MSDS Number: BKCLP

Responsible Party
W. R. GRACE & CO./DEARBORN DIV.
300 GENESEE STREET
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047

Emergency Phone: (708) 438-1800

Info Phone: (708) 438-1800

Preparer: S. MORSS

Cage: WRGRA

Contractor
W. R. GRACE & CO
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140 US

Telephone: 617-876-1400

Cage: WRGRA

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: <20%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
HARMFUL. EYES/SKIN: DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.
EYES/SKIN: DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS,
GIVE WATER OR CITRUS JUICE. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER.
EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION I N ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, & DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP DRUMS COOL & INTACT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CORROSIVE LIQUID

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. COLLECT USING
ABSORBENT & PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA
W/WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS OR MIST, & CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES, &
CLOTHING. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. THIS PRODUCT IS HIGHLY
ALKALINE.

Exposure Controls

Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE WORK SHIRT & PANTS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-5F
Spec Gravity:1.19
pH:>13
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW LIQUID.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS & ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, & OXIDES OF SULFUR

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE USING AUTHORIZED SCAVENGER SERVICE BY
INCINERATION OR USE OF DISIGNATED LANDFILL. CONTACT STATE WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY. CORROSIVE LIQUID.

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