Product ID:PENAIR D-6549
MSDS Date:12/07/2000
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-597-1528
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLCBT

PENETONE CORP / SUB OF WEST CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC

74 HUDSON AVE
TENAFLY, NJ 07670
US

Emergency Phone: 201-567-3000

Info Phone: 201-567-3000

Cage: 56883

PENETONE CORP

TENAFLY, NJ 07670 US

Telephone: 201-567-3000

Cage: 56883

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OR BURNS ON
PROLONGED CONTACT. MIST MAY BE IRRITATING. SKIN: FREQUENT OR
PROLONGED CONTACT MAY IRRITATE THE SKIN, CAUSE DERMITITIS, OR CAUSE
BURNS. SKIN CONTACT MAY AGGRAVATE AND EXISTING DERMITITIS
CONDITION. INHALATION: INHALTION OR SPRAY MIST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
OR BURNS TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: INGESTION CAN CAUSE
BURNS TOT HE MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH .
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: MAY CAUSE BURNS ON PROLONGED CONTACT.
SKIN: FREQUENT OR PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS. INHALATION:
INHALTION OR SPRAY MIST MAY CAUSE BURNS TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
INGESTION: INGESTION CAN C AUSE BURNS TOT HE MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS AND
STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXISTING DERMITITIS CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUONTS OF WATER SEE PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: FLUSH SKIN WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. IF SKIN IRRITATION
DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INHALTION: REMOVE PERSON
TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS
NEEDED. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED GIVE
PLENTY OF WATER O R MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:NONE TO BOILING
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS IS A WATER BASED PRODUCT AND
PRESENTS NO UNUSUAL HAZARDS IN A FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:LAND: SMALL SPILLS, USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL
SUCH AS TOWELS OR ABSORBENT POWDERS. PUT ALL MATERIAL INTO PROPER
WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER WITH LID TIGHTLY COVERED. LARG SPILLS:
RECOVER FREE LIQUID. USE AB SORBENT MATERIALS TO DRY AREA.RINSE
AREA WITH WATER. PUT ALL MATERIAL INTO APPROPRIATE WASTE
CONTAINERS. "SEE OTHER INFORMATION"

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 120F. KEEP FROM
FREEZING. DO NOT STORE NEAR STRONG ACIDS.
Other Precautions:EMEREGNCY OVERVIEW: CLEAR AMBER LIQUID WITH A BLAND
ODOR. CAN BE SORROSIVE TO SKIN AND EYES.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE PRODUCT IS BEING SPRAYED, A DUST MASK OR
PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT MIST THIS PRODUCT.
USE COARSE SPRAY ONLY.
Ventilation:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES SHOULD BE USED.
Eye Protection:SPLASHPROOF GOGGLES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ALL WORKPLACE
CONDITIONS.
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR INCLUDING SPLASH PROOF
GOOGLES OR FACE SHIELD, RUBBER BOOTS, APRON, GAUNTLETS OR RAIN GAR
SHOULD BE WORN DEPENDING ON HOW THE PRODUCT IS USED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT NAME: PENAIR D-6549. GENERAL USE: CLEANER, DEGREASER. PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION: LIQUID ALKALINE CLEANER. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: LIQUID
ALKALINE CLEANER. GENERIC INGREDIENTS: SODIUM AND POTASSIUM HYDR
OXIDE, CHELATE SURFACTANT.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=123.9C, 255.F
Vapor Pres:EQUAL TO WATER
Vapor Density:EQUAL H20
Spec Gravity:1.35
pH:>13
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.01 ACETONE=1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AMBER LIQUID WITH BLAND ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON AND NITROGEN.

Toxicological Information:FLASH POINT: NONE-TO-BOIL. PH: 13.0.

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.

Transport Information:DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT): PROPER
SHIPPING NAME: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (CONTAINS POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE). HAZARD CLASS: 8. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 1760.
PACKING GROUP: II. LABEL: CORROSIVE.

SARA Title III Information:CERCLA: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING
REPORTABLE CERCLA MATERIALS: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, CAS# 1310-58-3,
RQ=1000 LBS. SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAS# 1310-73-2, RQ=1000 LBS.
RELEASES EXCEEDING THE RQ MUST BE REPORTED TO THE NATIONAL
RESPONSE CENTER 800-424-8802 AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO STATE AND LOCAL
REPORTING. SARA TITLE III: 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: ACUTE HEALTH.
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: SODIUM H YDROXIDE, CAS# 1310-73-2, 5%.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: THE NGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE
LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY. RCRA HAZARD CLASS: D002 CORROSIVE
HAZARDOUS WASTE. CLEAN WATER ACT: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AND SODIUM
HYDROXIDE ARE LISTED IN THE CL EAN WATER ACT AS HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES.
State Regulatory Information:NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION: THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS WATER (CAS# 7732-18-5), TRISODIUM,
HYDROXYETHYLENEDIAMINE TRIACETATE (CAS# 139-99-9). POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE (CAS# 131-58-3) AND SODIUM HYDROXI DE (CAS# 1310-73-2).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 INFORMATION: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT
CONTAIN ANY CEMICAL RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER AND/OR BIRTH DEFECTS OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM.