Product ID:B-223, BOILING WATER TREATMENT
MSDS Date:08/01/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N081133
MSDS Number: CFZRS

AQUA TREAT CHEMICALS INC

1601 INDUSTRIAL WAY SUITE 120
BELMONT, CA 94002
US

Emergency Phone: 415-593-2100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 415-593-2100

Cage: 0ZUJ2

AQUA TREAT CHEMICALS INC

BELMONT, CA 94002 US

Telephone: 415-493-2100

Cage: 0ZUJ2

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

2-DIETHYLAMINOETHANOL; (DIETHYLAMINOETHANOL)

CAS: 100-37-8

RTECS: KK5075000

OSHA PEL 10 PPM, S

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM, S

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRIMARY IRRITANT DERMATITIS. PROLONGED
CONTACT-TISSUE DESTRUCTION. EYES:CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION AND
BURNS, POSSIBLE DAMAGE. SKIN:SEVERE IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE BURNS.
INGESTION:SEVERE IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE BURNS OF MOUTH AND
THROAT. INHALATION:SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS AND RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS.

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES &
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER & OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGEST:DRINK SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER & OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENT ION. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE FOR
FIRES IN STORAGE AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . KEEP CONTAINER COOL W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IRRITATING VAPORS MAY BE EMITTED DURING A
FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & GOGGLES. SOAK UP
SPILLS W/SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT. PLACE INTO CHEMICAL WASTE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER. POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE:RQ = 1000 LBS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL PROTECTED LOCATION.
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. TRIPLE RINSE CONTAINERS
BEFORE REUSE OR DISPOSAL.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IF
VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED; MECHANICAL
(GENERAL):FOR ENCLOSED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:FOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, ALWAYS WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:210F,99C
Spec Gravity:1.18
pH:13.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN LIQUID; AMMONIACAL ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACIDS, CAUSTIC, COPPER, AL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA; OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . DISPOSE AT APPROVED CHEMICAL WASTE REPROCESSING
FACILITY. RCRA CORROSIVE WASTE D002.

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