Product ID:00-014 TACKLE
MSDS Date:10/06/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F038413
MSDS Number: BWTXY

CRAWFORD LABORATORIES INC

4165 S EMERALD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60609-2646
US

Emergency Phone: 312-433-1307/312-376-7132

Info Phone: 312-376-7132/312-433-1307

Cage: DO165

CRAWFORD LABORATORIES, INC

CHICAGO, IL 60609 US

Telephone: 312-376-7132

Cage: 5V430

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM METASILICATE; SODIUM SILICATE; WATER GLASS; DISODIUM

CAS: 6834-92-0

RTECS: VV9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

2-BUTOXYETHANOL (ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER), BUTYL

CAS: 111-76-2

RTECS: KJ8575000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM (SKIN)

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM (SKIN)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO SKIN/EYES WILL CAUSE
BURNS. OTHER FORMS OF OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE MUCOUS MEMBRANES
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DEFATTING, DRYING
OF SKIN, IRRITATION

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. DON'T ATTEMPT TO
NEUTRALIZE ACID W/CHEMICALS. OIL/OINTMENTS SHOULDN'T BE USED UNLESS
DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN. CONTINUE IRRIGATION FOR ADDITIONAL 15
MINS. INH ALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
KEEP WARM & COMFORTABLE. NEVER GIVE LIQUID TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. (SEE SUPP)

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:141F
Lower Limits:1.1
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE USED TO KEEP EXPOSED CONTAINERS
COOL/STRUCTURES WET. WEAR PROPER PROTECTION. DON'T SPRAY POOL FIRES
DIRECTLY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER PRESSURE MAY SPREAD A FLAMMABLE
LIQUID FIRE. SEALED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF OVERHEATED. CONTAINS
SOME ACID WHICH MAY REACT W/METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. EQUIPMENT MUST
BE GROUNDED TO PREVENT SPARKING. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SOAK UP
W/ABSORBENT & PLACE IN NON-LEAKING CONTAINERS. SEAL TIGHTLY FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:TREAT AS ANY HAZARDOUS-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE IN BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR
STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, SKIN/ON CLOTHING. DON'T PERMIT
PERSONNEL TO HANDLE THIS CHEMICAL W/O PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR
WHERE VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS <
ESTABLISHED TLV LIMIT
Protective Gloves:USE IMPERVIOUS RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY SPLASH GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH & SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF CONSCIOUS/ALERT, GIVE LUKEWARM WATER/MILK. IF AVAILABLE, GIVE MILK
OF MAGNESIA ( 20ML). IF VOMITING OCCURS AFTER ADMINISTERING
LIQUIDS, GIVE LIQUIDS AGAIN/DEMULCENTS (MILK/BEATEN EGGS) AT
INTERVALS OF 1-2 HOURS. SKIN: WASH W/WATER & DON'T ATTEMPT TO
NEUTRALIZE W/CHEMICAL AGENTS.OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212-2408F
Vapor Density:>1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(N-BU AC =1): 0.09
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR THICK LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:3.4

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, LEATHER, WOOL, TIN, ZINC, ALKALIES (BASES)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES & OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS, CO & OTHER TOXIC GASES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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