LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:365 MG/KG (POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ALKALINE SOLUTION. MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION OR CAUSTIC BURNS TO EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. SOLUTION
OF PH GREATER THAN 10 ARE KNOWN TO CAUSE CORNEAL DAMAGE. D.O.T.
4-HOUR RABBIT SKIN TEST OF HIGHES T COMMERCIAL CONCENTRATION OF
PRODUCT WAS NEGATIVE FOR CORROSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:CALL MD IF IRRITATION OF RESP PASSAGES OCCURS.
EYE:FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MD IMMED.
SKIN:IMMED REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & WASH AFFECTED AREA. CALL MD IF
IRRIT OCCURS. INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER OR MILKTO DILUTE
STOMACH CONTENTS. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE - COMPATIBLE WITH EXTINGUISHING
AGENTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Respiratory Protection:WHERE MIST IS PRESENT, PROVIDE LOCAL VENTILATION
OR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR CERTIFIED FOR MIST.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILALTION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES,(SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING SUITABLE TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
W/CHEMICAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:RELEASING HYDROGEN GAS. EYE PROT:MAY ADD FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .
HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.09
pH: 12.9
Evaporation Rate & Reference:ABOUT SAME AS WATER.
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, LITTLE OR NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: 88
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS. PROD EXPECTED, BY TEST/ANALOGY, TO SLOWLY ATTACK
ALUMINUM/PERHAPS OTHER NONFERROUS METALS, (SEE SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PROD EXPECTED, BY TEST OR ANALOGY, TO
SLOWLY ATTACK ALUMINUM & PERHAPS OTHER NONFERROUS METALS, RELEASING
HYDROGEN GAS.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF OR INCINERATE I/A/W REGULATIONS.
PRODUCT WOULD BE CONSIDERED A HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER CERCLA DUE TO
HIGH PH UNLESS NEUTRALIZED PRIOR TO DISPOSAL.
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