PML MICROBIOLOGICALS -- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 40%  -- 6810-00D007125
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 40%
MSDS Date:03/01/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D007125
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PML MICROBIOLOGICALS
Address:9595 AW TUXLATIN-SHERWOOD ROAD
Box:459
City:TUXLATIN
State:OR
ZIP:97062
Country:US
Info Phone Num:503-639-1500
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Preparer's Name:GARY WICKDUND
CAGE:EO338
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PML MICROBIOLOGICALS
Address:9595 AW TUXLATIN-SHERWOOD ROAD
Box:459
City:TUXLATIN
State:OR
ZIP:97062
Country:US
Phone:503-639-1500
CAGE:EO338
Company Name:PREPARED MEDIA LABORATORY INC/PML MICROBIOLOGICALS
Address:27120 SW 95TH AVE
Box:570
City:WILSONVILLE
State:OR
ZIP:97070
Country:US
Phone:503-570-2500/800-547-0659
CAGE:0AAJ4

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 40%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 365 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HIGHLY CAUSTIC. FATAL INJURY POSSIBLE.
    CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, DESTROY TISSUE ON CONTACT, DEEP ULCERATION
    MAY RESULT. CAN DAMAGE EYE SEVERELY RESULTING IN BLINDNESS.
    INHALATION OF FUMES MAY BE CORROSI VE TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:HIGHLY CAUSTIC. FATAL INUURY MAY RESULT. CAN
    CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, DESTROY TISSUE, DEEP ULCERATIONS. EYE DAMAGE
    MAY RESULT IN BLINDNESS. INHALATION MAY BE CORROSIVE TO RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
    RESP IRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER TO DILUTE. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, "ALCOHOL" FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE
    CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE WIRH WATER & COLLECT WITH AN ABSORBENT
    MATERIAL. VENTI;LATE AREA & WASH SPILL AREA WITH WATER AFTER
    MATERIAL IS PICKED UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: 5% ACETIC
    ACID SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP FROM PHYSICIAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED INHALATION OF VAPOR.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
    AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR
    1910.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL MECHANICAL & LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, PVC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
    EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C2
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN CONTACT WITH METALS, HYDROGEN MAY
    BE GENERATED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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