Product ID:SENSOR,02 'R' CELL,51-7348
MSDS Date:04/15/1997
FSC:6665
NIIN:01-353-4882
MSDS Number: CDPYQ

BACHARACH INC

625 ALPHA DRIVE
PITTSBURG, PA 15238
US

Emergency Phone: 412-963-2000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 412-963-2000

Cage: 05083

BACHARACH INC

PITTSBURGH, PA 15238 US

Telephone: 412-963-2130

Cage: 05083

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 10%

OSHA PEL C 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: 90 - 99%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) FOR KOH 273 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
& GI TRACTS. ACUTE- THIS SENSOR IS SEALED. IF BROKEN:CORROSIVE TO
ALL BODY TISSUES WHICH IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH. INHALATION OF MIST
MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO RESP IRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE EYE INJURY.
MAYCAUSE SKIN BURNS. INGESTION CAN CAUSE BURNS & TISSUE
PERFORATION. CHRONIC- NONE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, SEVERE BURNS, PAIN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE UNDER CONDITIONS OF USE.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SEE PHYSICIAN.
SKIN:WASH WITH S OAP & PLENTY OF WATER. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, RINSE
OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN CONTACT. LEAKAGE IS RARE UNLESS
SENSOR IS CRUSHED. IF LEAK OCCURS, DILUTE WITH WATER, NEUTRALIZE
WITH ACETIC ACID AND FLUSH TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:ACETIC ACID

Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
pH:14
Appearance and Odor:SEALED PLASTIC SENSOR CONTAINING 7 CC OF POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, SOME METALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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