Product ID:L-137, HOSPITAL ALKALI DRAIN OPENER, C-6137
MSDS Date:02/01/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N060636
MSDS Number: BXVMD

ABC COMPOUNDING CO INC

ATLANTA, GA 30321-0247
US

Emergency Phone: 800-535-5053

Info Phone: 404-968-3630

Cage: HO510

ABC COMPOUNDING INC

585 MORROW, GA 30260 US

Telephone: 800-535-5053

Cage: HO510

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3, C

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEVERITY OF INJURY DEPENDS LARGELY ON
PRODUCT CONCENTRATION & DURATION OF EXPOSURE. IMMEDIATE ACTION IS
NECESSARY TO LIMIT SEVERITY OF INJURY. CAN CAUSE MINOR IRRITATION
TO SEVERE BURNS & TISSUE DAMAG E TO EXPOSED AREAS OF BODY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE PERS TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG STOPS, ADMIN ARTF
RESP. GET MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST:GIVE LG QTYS OF WATER THEN SEVERAL
GLASSES OF MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYE:FLUSH
IMMED W /LG AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS, LIFTING EYELIDS
OCCAS. GET MED ATTN AT ONCE. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & IMMED WASH
EXPOS AREA W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. GET MED ATTN IF NECESSARY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AS REQUIRED BY SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DILUTION W/WATER MAY RELEASE HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN LARGE SPILLS & PUMP TO RECOVER. SMALL
SPILLS CAN BE MOPPED UP & RECOVERED. CONTAMINATED AREA SHOULD BE
NEUTRALIZED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK IF NECESSARY.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:AS REQUIRED TO LIMIT SKIN CONTACT, WASH HANDS
THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Spec Gravity:1.4 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:HEAVY RED LIQUID; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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