Product ID:414-450 PHOTO PRINT ACTIVATOR
MSDS Date:10/06/1987
FSC:6750
NIIN:01-048-4672
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BKJTS

CLAYTON CHEMICAL CO.

2305 DAVIS STREET
NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064
US

Emergency Phone: 312-473-3334

Info Phone: 312-473-3334

Cage: 1HS49

CLAYTON CHEMICAL CO., A DIV OF VARICHEM CORP

276-Z HEATHSVILLE, VA 22473 US

Telephone: 703-759-9399

Cage: 6W820

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 90 - 95%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-INHALATION OF MIST OR SPRAY
MAY IRRITATE/DAMAGE THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT WHICH COULD PRODUCE
CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS
& STOMACH. SKIN- MAY DAMAG E SKIN AND CAUSE BURNS. EYE-MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS THAT RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EYES AND EVEN BLINDNESS.
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE TO BODY TISSUE. IRRITATION AND
BURNING OF SKIN, EYE CONTACT WITH MIST OR LIQUID WILL CAUSE
IRRITATION, BURNS AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, CAREFULLY GIVE
PLENTY OF WATE R OR MILK. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB AND REMOVE BULK OF SPILL WITH ABSORBENT
SWEEPING COMPOUND.NEUTRALIZE ANY REMAINING LIQUID WITH A SUITABLE
WEAK ACID SUCH AS ACETIC ACID (VINEGAR).
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACIDS SUCH AS ACETIC ACID (VINEGAR)

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC BOTTLES
OR CONTAINERS. SOLUTION WILL CORRODE ALUMINUM. WEAR APPROPRIATE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE USUALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED, MECHANICAL (GENERAL) IS OPTIONAL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFTY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON IF SPILLS ARE LIKELY.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY 1: HAZARD CHARACTERISTIC CODE - C2. THIS ENTRY DESCRIBES PART A OF
A TWO PART KIT. SEE PN IND B FOR PART B DATA.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Spec Gravity:1.1
pH:>13.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CLEAR LIQUID. NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS. METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM, TIN, GALVANIZED ZINC, BRASS AND
BRONZE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS WILL BE
LIBERATED ON CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM. SULFUR DIOXIDE EVOLVED UNDER
ACIDIC CONDITIONS PH <4.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF NEUTRALIZED MATERIAL (PH BETWEEN 6
AND 8) THROUGH A WASTE TREATMENT PLANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

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