Product ID:CREST PPW-21
MSDS Date:06/21/1999
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-045-7930
MSDS Number: CKCTV

CREST INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC

6341 BEVERLY HILL
HOUSTON, TX 77242
US

Emergency Phone: 800-255-3924

Info Phone: 713-780-1828/8169

Preparer: J.D. BENNETT

Cage: 77513

CREST INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC

42242 HOUSTON, TX 77057-6500 US

Telephone: 713-780-1828

Cage: 77513

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL NOT PROVIDED

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY) ETHANOL

CAS: 112-34-5

RTECS: KJ9100000

SOLVENT NAPHTHA-MEDIUM ALIPHATIC

CAS: 64742-88-7

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 525 PPM

SODIUM XYLENE SULFONATE

CAS: 1300-72-7

RTECS: ZE5100000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EFFECTS OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC
OVEREXPOSURES: EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE COLLAPSE AND DAMAGE TO
THE HEART. INHALATION:IN CONFINED OR POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,
VAPORS CAN BURN EYES, NOSE, AND SKIN. IN SE VERE CASES, DEATH MAY
OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES AND TO THE SKIN. EYES: BOTH LIQUID AND
VAPORS CAN CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: BOTH LIQUID AND VAPOR CAN CAUSE
IRRITATION. PROLONG OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DEFATTING AND
DRYING OF THE SKIN, LEADING TO IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS,
INFLAMMATION. INHALATION: HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS MAY BE
IRRITATING TO THE NOSE, RESPIRATORY TR ACT AND MAY CAUSE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. INGESTION: INGESTION MAY RESULT IN
VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE, RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS. IMPAIRED KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART FUNCTIONS FROM PREEXISTING
DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE. VAPORS FROM PRODUCT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

First Aid:EYES CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. VAPORS MAY BE
IRRITATING TO THE EYES. SKIN CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES . REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION-REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.
PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION-DO NOT GIVE LIQUIDS TO DROWSY, CONVULSING, UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK, BAKING SODA, WATER. IF
VOMITING OCCURS REPEAT LIQUID ADMINISTRAT ION. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=80.C, 176.F
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL FOAM, OR A WATER MIST.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WILL PRODUCE TOXIC
OXIDES OF CARBON. DO NOT ENTER CONFINED FIRE SPACE WITHOUT FULL
BUNKER GEAR (HELMET WITH FACE SHIELD, BUNKER COAT, GLOVES, AND
RUBBER BOOTS), INCLUDING A POSIT IVE PRESSURE NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
WITH WATER..
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDES OF CARBON MAY BE PRODUCED AND ARE
DANGEROUS TO HUMANS. CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO INTENSE HEAT SHOULD BE
COOLED WITH WATER TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILDUP WHICH COULD RESULT IN
RUPTURE. CONTAINER AREAS EXPOSED TO DIRECT FLAME CONTACT SHOULD BE
COOLED WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER AS NEEDED TO PREVENT WEAKENING OF
CONTAINERS

Spill Release Procedures:DANGER. COMBUSTIBLE. PREVENT ALL BODILY
CONTACT WITH SPILLED MATERIALS. WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR AND
FULL-BODY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. PROVIDE GOOD VENTILATION. FLUSH
RESIDUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
SOAK UP RESIDUE WITH AN ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN NON-LEAKING
CONTAINERS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORE
BELOW 100F BUT NOT BELOW 32F. AVIOD USE IN UNVENTILATED AREAS.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. STORE AWAY FROM ALL
OTHER CHEMICALS. KEEP CONTAINER TI GHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO
NOT USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT GET ON SKIN,
EYES/CLOTHING. WARNING-CONTENTS MAY BE UNDER PRESSURE. OPEN
CAUTIOUSLY TO AVOID INJURY. DO NOT CUT, GRIND/WELD ON CONTAINER.
EVEN THOSE CONTAINERS T HAT ARE EMPTY WILL RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE &
VAPORS. ALWAYS OBEY HAZARDOUS WARNINGS AND HANDLE THEM A S IF THEY
WERE FULL.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR
USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD. DO NOT WEAR CONTACTS AROUND THIS
PRODUCT.
Other Protective Equipment:SOLVENT RESISTANT APRONS, BOOTS, AND SUITS
MUST BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH ALL EXPOSED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER
AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WARNING-CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. OPEN CAUTIOUSLY TO AVOID INJURY BY
SPURTING. TO OPEN, COVER OPENING TO AVOID SPURTING, THEN SLOWLY
TURN BUNG TO BREAK SEAL AND RELEAVE THE INTERNAL PRESSURE. ONLY
AFTE R THE PRESSURE HAS BEEN EQUALIZED, REMOVE THE BUNG. IF IN
DOUBT, DO NOT REMOVE BUNG. SEEK SUPERVISION.

HCC:V4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=104.4C, 220.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT AVAILABLE
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:360MM
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.00
VOC Pounds/Gallon:250
pH:9.6
VOC Grams/Liter:2.1
Viscosity:NOT PROVIDED
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1(BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TAN LIQUID WITH A SOLVENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:70
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID STRONG MINERAL ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WILL PRODUCE
TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON. OXIDIZERS WILL PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE AND
CARBON MONOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT DISPOSE OR DISCHARGE INTO SEWERS OR
NAVIGABLE WATERS. DO NOT ALLOW PRODUCT TO CONTAMINATE GROUND
WATERS. ANY DISPOSAL PRACTICES MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. TAKE UP MATERIAL WITH AN ABSORBENT
MATERIAL. PLACE IN A NON-LEAKING CONTAINER, LABEL PROPERLY AND DI
SPATCH TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED

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:NOT PROVIDED

Transport Information:DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NONE. HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL: NO. DOT: NOT REGULATED.

SARA Title III Information:NO CHEMICAL IN THIS FORMULA IS CONSIDERED
HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S SARA TITLE III SEC
313, PART 372. ALL INFORMATIN ON THIS SHEET AND THE BACK SHEET IS
TO SATISFY INSURANCE REQUIRE MENTS AND IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR
CUSTOMERS.
Federal Regulatory Information:UNDER EPA-CWA, THIS PRODUCT IS
CLASSIFIED AS AN OIL AND MAY BE BURNED.
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED