Product ID:ALKALINE BATTERY FLUID/POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:00-449-9839
MSDS Number: BQYDH

EXIDE CORP

645 PENN ST
READING, PA 19612-4205
US

Emergency Phone: 215-378-0798

Info Phone: 215-378-0798

Cage: 20038

EXIDE CORP

14205 READING, PA 19612-4205 US

Telephone: 610-378-0500/0798

Cage: 20038

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LITHIUM HYDROXIDE

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV NOT KNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MIST MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:TISSUE BURNS, EYE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IF SPILLED ON PARTS OF BODY, WASH (LARGE VOLUME) WITH WATER
(EYE WASH). SEE PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:CAUSTIC SOLUTION CAN REACT WITH ATMOSPHERIC
METALS (SUCH AS ALUMINUM) AND GENERATE HYDROGEN WHICH IS FLAMMABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE WITH WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE
ACID, PREFERABLY ACETIC.
Neutralizing Agent:ACETIC ACID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WILL FREEZE AT APPROXIMATELY 60F AND
BOIL AT 225F.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE FOR SOLUTION.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES (APPROVED).
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRONS. LONG SLEEVE (COTTON) SHIRT.
HARD HAT. HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NSN CANCELLED. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN
OR IN EYES.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=107.2C, 225.F
Vapor Pres:10 MMHG
Spec Gravity:1.214
pH:12.5
Solubility in Water:50%/10%
Appearance and Odor:WATER WHITE/NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:LOW

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:MUST MEET ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL EPA OFFICE.

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