BLGXZ - C6R BLEACH STARTER

Product Identification

Product ID:C6R BLEACH STARTER
MSDS Date:03/28/1989
FSC:6750
NIIN:00N019917
MSDS Number: BLGXZ

Responsible Party
FUJI HUNT PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS INC
5 GARRET MOUNTAIN PLAZA
WEST PATERSON, NJ 07424-3360
US

Emergency Phone: 800-654-6911

Info Phone: 201-977-8434

Cage: 73877

Contractor
FUJI HUNT PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS INC
988 PARAMUS, NJ 07653-0988 US

Telephone: 201-967-9603

Cage: 73877

Ingredients

ETHYLENEDIAMINE-TETRAACETIC ACID (EDTA) (SARA III)

CAS: 60-00-4

RTECS: AH4025000

Fraction By Weight: 15-20%

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 5-10%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 2.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SKIN, EYE & MUCOUS MEMBRANE
IRRITATION. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CORROSIVE TO ALL TISSUES
CONTACTED. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED BASED ON CONSTITUENTS. CHRONIC:NONE
KNOWN OR EXPECTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL MD. EYES:FLUSH
W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINUTES. CALL MD. INGEST:DRINK WATER, INDUCE
VOMIT BY STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT, CALL MD. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING
BY MOUTH T O UNCON PERSON. INHAL:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM OR CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY SHOULD BE USED TO COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CNTNRS &/OR TO DISPERSE UNIGNITED VAPS. USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD POS PRESS SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD HIGH EFFICIENCY
PARTICULATE RESP & FULL PROT CLTHG. FOLLOW OSHA REG FOR RESP USE.
ISOLATE AREA OF SPILL BY DIKING. STOP SOURCE OF LEAK. TRANSFER
CONTENTS TO NON- LEAKING CNTNR/ST OR VESSEL. ADD DRY ABSORB. CLEAN
UP & PLACE(SUPDAT
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT
W/EYES, SKIN OR CLTHG. UPON CONTACT W/SKIN OR EYES, WASH OFF
W/WATER. AVOID BRTHG MIST OR VAPOR.
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. AVOID
CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION RECOMMENDED TO
MINIMIZE EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LGTH FSHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. EMERGENCY EYE WASH &
DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC:IN APPROVED DOT CNTNR & SEAL. WASH ALL CONTAM CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE. IN EVENT OF LARGE SPILL, USE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NUMBER.

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:15 MM HG
Spec Gravity:1.13
pH:5.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1 (H20=1) (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW ODORLESS SOLUTION.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:70

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCT, EMPTY
CONTAINERS & MATERIALS USED IN CLEANING UP SPILLS OR LEAKS IN
MANNER APPROVED FOR MATERIAL. CONSULT APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATORY AGENCIES TO ASC ERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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