Product ID:X-20, 1285
MSDS Date:08/04/1990
FSC:7930
NIIN:00N091628
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJMPQ

JACK FLINT & SON INC

219 SCOTT ST
MEMPHIS, TN 38112
US

Emergency Phone: 901-458-2310

Info Phone: 901-458-2310

Cage: 1F128

JACK FLINT & SON INC

MEMPHIS, TN 38112 US

Telephone: 901-458-2310

Cage: 1F128

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M(3)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

CAS: 111-76-2

RTECS: KJ8575000

OSHA PEL 240 MG/M3;50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 121 MG/M3;25 PPM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SKIN & EYES: POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE IS DESTRUCTIVE TO EYES & SKIN TISSUE ON CNTCT. WILL CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS THAT CAN CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO EYES. CAN PRODUCE
BURNS & TEMPORARY LOSS OF HAIR. INGEST : HARMFUL/FATAL. CAN CAUSE
BURNS &/TISSUE PERFORATION OF MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH.
INHAL: MAY CAUSE DMG TO UPPER RESP TRACT & EVEN TO LUNG TISSUE
WHICH COULD PRODUCE CHEM PNEUMONIA DEPENDIN G UPON SEVERITY OF
EXPO. CHRONIC: ANIMAL STUDIES CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED DOSE-RELATED
ADVERSE AFFECTS ON CNS, HEMATOPIETIC TISSUES, BLOOD, KIDNEYS &
LIVER, ASSOCIATED W/ADMINISTRATION OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL
ETHER (EGBE) (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: (EXTRACTED FROM DHHS (NIOSH)
PUBLICATION NO. 90-118) . CHRONIC OVER EXPOSURE MAY CONSIST OF
MULTIPLE AREAS OF SUPERFICIAL DESTRUCTION OF THE SKIN OR
DERMATITIS.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH IN COOL RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS APART TO ENSURE RINSING OF THE ENTIRE EYE.
CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY
OF RU NNING WATER. IF WEARING GOGGLES FLUSH HEAD AND FACE
THOROUGHLY BEFORE REMOVING GOGGLES. WASH CLOTHING AND SHOES BEFORE
REUSE. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF
WATER OR MILK. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INHAL: IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO
FRESH AIR. CALL A POISON CONTROL CENTER OR PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . PRODUCT DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION.

Spill Release Procedures:RINSE SMALL AMOUNTS TO DRAIN WHERE POSSIBLE.
DIKE OR DAM LARGE SPILLS; PUMP TO CONTAINERS OR SOAK UP IN INERT
ABSORBENT. FLUSH RESIDUE TO SANITARY SEWER; RINSE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTILATION ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS BELOW OSHA LIMITS OF 2 MG/M. LOCAL VENTILATION
PREFERRED WHERE DILUTIONS OR REACTIONS (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . RUBBER APRON OR OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS
NECESSARY TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENT: CAUSE MISTING OR SOLID CAUSTIC SODA GROUND UP AND DUST GENERATED.

Spec Gravity:0.934-0.961
pH:13
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE LIQUID WITH DETERGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DO NOT MIX WITH ANYTHING BUT WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
HANDLING. KEEP FROM FREEZING.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR
RESTRICTIONS ON DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL WASTE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:TRANSPORT INFO: DATA IS MEANT AS A GUIDE TO OVERALL
CLASSIFICATION OF PROD & IS NOT PACKAGE SIZE SPECIFIC, NOR SHOULD
IT BE TAKEN AS A WARRANTY/REPRESENTATION FOR WHICH COMPANY ASSUMES
LEGAL RESPONSI BILITY -- THE INFO IS OFFERED SOLELY FOR YOUR
CONSIDERATION, INVESTIGATION & VERIFICATION. ANY USE OF INFO MUST
BE DETERMINED BY USER TO BE I/A/W APPLIC FED, STATE & LOC LAWS &
REGS. SEE SHIPPER REQUI REMENTS 49 CFR 171.2, CERTIFICATION
172.204, & EMPLOYEE TRAINING 49 CFR 173.1(B). U.S. CUSTOMS
HARMONIZATION NUMBER: 28111900004.

Transport Information:DOT CLASS: CORROSIVE MATERIAL: UN1814.

SARA Title III Information:SARA/TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORIES & LISTS:
ACUTE: YES. CHRONIC: YES. FLAMMABILITY: NO. PRESSURE: NO.
REACTIVITY: NO. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: NO. CERCLA HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE: NO. SARA 313 TOXIC CH EMICALS: NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA INVENTORY: YES. THE INFORMATION IN
THIS MSDS MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE U.S. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY &
HEALTH ACT & REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER (29 CFR 1910.1200
ET. SEQ.) & THE CANADIAN WO RKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION
SYSTEM.
State Regulatory Information:OTHER INFO: READ ALL PRECAUTIONARY INFO.
AS NEW DOCUMENTED GENERAL SAFETY INFO BECOMES AVAILABLE, BAKER WILL
PERIODICALLY REVISE THIS MSDS. NOTE: CHEMTREC, CANUTEC & NATIONAL
RESPONSE CENTER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE TO BE USED ONLY IN
THE EVENT OF CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES INVOLVING A SPILL, LEAK, FIRE,
EXPOSURE, OR ACCIDENT INVOLVING CHEMICALS. NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS
SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO CUST OMER SERVICE (1-800-JTBAKER) FOR
ASSISTANCE.