CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL(MFR) -- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-01-021-2046
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-021-2046
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL(MFR)
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:OOO63
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),KEYSTONE-INGHAM(MFR).
Box:1087R
Phone:213-926-4461
CAGE:OOO63
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 45.0%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 55.0%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE BURNS.MAY BE FATAL IF
    SWALLOWED.IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT;INFLAMMATION OF
    LUNGS,NAUSEA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.IF SWALLOWED,IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE WATER WITH LARGE
    AMOUNT OF DILUTED VINEGAR,LEMON OR ORANGE JUICE.FOLLOW WITH MILK OR
    WHI TES OF EGGS BEATEN WITH WATER.CALL A DOCTOR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:N.A.
Extinguishing Media:N.A.
Fire Fighting Procedures:N.A.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:N.A.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP INTO APPROVED STORAGE
    CONTAINER & ISOLATE.DILUTE WITH WATER & NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M-HCL

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.WHILE
    MAKING SOLUTIONS,ADD SLOWLY TO SURFACE SOLUTION TO AVOID VIOLENT
    SPATTERING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN,ON CLOTHING.AVOID
    BREATHING DUST OR MIST.STORE IN COOL DRY AREA.WEAR RUBBER
    GLOVES,BIG FACE SHIELD,& WORKING CLOTHES.OUTDOOR STG:PROTECT WITH
    INSULATION & HEATING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL VENTILATION AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:LARGE FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE BALANCE OF INCOMPATIBLE MATERIAL ARE:CHARCOAL,CARBON
    TETRACHLORIDE,GRAPHITE,ALKALI
    METALS,ZNBR,PHOSPHOROUS,WATER,POTASSIUM PEROXIDE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1324C
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:2.044
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N.A.
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE,AIR,ALUMINUM,BROMIDE,BORIC ACID,BR,CO*2,COBR,CDF

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT INTO LARGE VESSEL APPROVED FOR CORROSIVES
    WHICH CONTAIN WATER.NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.DISCHARGE THROUGH WASTE
    TREATMENT PLANT OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULATIONS.

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