SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION  -- 6810-01-138-4165
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-138-4165
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
Preparer's Name:C. A. EISENHARD
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 45 - 50%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
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: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CORROSIVE TO NOSE, THROAT,
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES, BRONCHITITS, PULMONARY EDEMA, CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS MAY OCCUR. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY RESULT IN DEATH.
    EYES: CORROSIVE TO EYES. MAY CAUSE PERMA NENT EYE INJURY, POSSIBLE
    EYE INJURY, POSSIBLE BLINDNESS. SKIN: CHEMICAL BURNS. INGESTION:
    GASTROINTESTINAL BURNS, DEATH
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS NOT CURRENTLY
    CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, CHEST PAIN, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING,
    RESPIRATORY TRACT TISSUE DAMAGE, EYE IRRITATION/BURNS, POSSIBLE
    BLINDNESS, CHEMICAL BURNS ON SKIN, INGESTION BURNS THE TISSUES, MAY
    CAUSE PAIN, NAUSEA, V OMITING, AND COLLAPSE. INGESTION OF LARGE
    QUANTITIES MAY RESULT IN DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
    IF NEEDED. EYES: IRRIGATE FOR 30 MINUTES WITH WATER. SEEK MEDICAL
    HELP. SKIN: WASH AREAS WITH WATER FOR 30 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.	INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DILUTE WITH WATER OR
    MILK. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NONFLAMMABLE
Upper Limits:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY
    TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONNTAINERS AND STRUCTURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTINGUISH ALL NEARBY SOURCES OF IGNITION
    SINCE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS WILL BE LIBERATED FROM CONTACT WITH
    SOME METALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:MOP OR WIPE UO AND DISPOSE OF IN DOT APPROVED
    WASTE CONTAINERS. FOR LARGE SPILLS DIKE AHEAD WITH SOIL OR OTHER
    NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO DOT APPROVED
    WASTE RECEPTACLES. KEEP OU T OF SOIL, SURFACE WATERS, STORM DRAINS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA WITH GOOD
    VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY CONTAINERS. EMPTY
    CONTAINERS CONTAIN RESIDUES; TREAT AS THOUGH THEY WERE FULL.

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

Respiratory Protection:BASED UPON CONTAMINATION LEVELS IN THE
    WORKPLACE. FOR EXAMPLE: SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OPERATED IN THE
    PRESSURE DEMAND MODE WITH A FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES WITH GAUNTLETS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:ALKALI RESISTANT SLICKER SUIT, EYE WASH
    FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
    AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:270F,132C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-20F,-29C
Vapor Pres:2
Spec Gravity:1.45
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:< 1 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, VISCOUS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM, TIN, GALVANIZED
    ZINC, BRASS, BRONZE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS WILL BE
    IBERATED ON CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ASCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FROM YOUR
    REGULATORY AGENCIES.

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