Product ID:LYE
MSDS Date:01/12/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F051778
MSDS Number: CCFSP

Emergency Phone: 617-651-1250

Info Phone: 617-651-1250

Cage: UNIT4

Telephone: 617-651-1250

Cage: UNIT4

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (CEILING)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 360 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEVERE BURNS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:LOCAL: USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS/IN VENT
HOOD. MECHANICAL: VENT HOOD.
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES/SHIELD
Eye Protection:LAB COAT/APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CO2

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

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