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MSDS  : CAUSTIC POTASH STANDARD FLAKE
CAS  : 1310-58-3
NAME  : potassium hydroxide
===================== Product Identification =====================

MSDS NAME:CAUSTIC POTASH STANDARD FLAKE
NIIN:00-234-8366
MSDS Number: BPZQT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DIAMOND SHAMROCK CHEMICAL CO, CHLOR-ALKALI DIV
Address:351 PHELPS COURT
Box:152300
City:IRVING
State:TX
ZIP:75015-2300
Country:US
Info Phone Num:2140922-2700
Emergency Phone Num:2140922-2700
CAGE:DSHAM
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DIAMOND SHAMROCK CHEMICAL CO, CHLOR-ALKALI DIV
Address:351 PHELPS COURT
Box:152300
City:IRVING
State:TX
ZIP:75015-2300
Country:US
Phone:2140922-2700
CAGE:DSHAM

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

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9091
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 365 MG/KG (SOLUTION)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE LIQUID WILL BURN EYES/SKIN/
RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS. CAUSES DESTRUCTIVE TISSUE
DAMAGE AND SCARRING. INGESTION OF LIQUID OR SOLID MAY CAUSE SEVERE
BURNING AND IRRITATION TO MUC OUS MEMBRANES, MOUTH, THROAT AND
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. CHRONIC: PNEUMONITIS, DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT KNOWN TO BE
CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, NAUSEA, FATIGUE, DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
AND EYE IRRITATION,BURNS AND PAIN. INGESTION MAY VOMITING AND
DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A SKIN & EYE
DISORDERS, OR IMPARED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION SHOULD USE CAUTION WHEN
HANDLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR & RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:DRINK WATER/MILK TO
DILUTE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS.CALL DOCTOR

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. HEATED MATERIAL MAY REACT VIOLENTLY
WITH WATER OR RESULT IN EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SOLID CAN BE PICKED UP WITH A SHOVEL INTO A
DRUM FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. FOR LIQUID:CONTAIN
SPILL AND VACUUM LIQUID. DO NOT ALLOW RUNOFF TO A SEWER UNLESS
MATERIAL IS DILUTED AND NEUT RALIZED WITH DILUTE ACID SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID (VINEGAR)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED WORK
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PLACE STORAGE TANKS
IN A DIKED CONTAINMENT AREA.
Other Precautions:SPILLAGE CAN BE SLIPPERY. MATERIAL ABSORBS MOISTURE
AND CO2 FROM THE AIR.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR HANDLING MIST IF PROLONGED CONTACT WITH MATERIAL.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE ROOM VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO MEET TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SCREEN
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH. CHEMICAL APRON IS RECOMMENDED.
FULL RUBBER BOOTS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT WEAR THIN RUBBER COVERS OVER
LEATHER SHOE
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
WASH SKIN AFTER USING PRODUCT. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSIVE LIQUID - AVOID CONTACT. CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN
WHEN DEALING WITH THIS PRODUCT. KEEP EYE WASH AND QUICK DRENCH
SHOWER FACILITIES AVAILABLE WHEN WORKING WITHN THIS MATERIAL.

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2408F,1320C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:681F,361C
Spec Gravity:2.04
pH:12
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PELLETS/FLAKES, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACID HALIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, MAGNESIUM, ALUMINUM, COPPER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE. LIBERATES FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS
ON CONTACT WITH ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS ZN,AL,SN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DILUTED AND NEUTRALIZED LIQUID COULD BE
FLUSHED TO A WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM VIA THE SEWER OR GIVEN TO
A LICENSED DISPOSAL CONTRACTOR. CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS. UNDILUTED MATER IAL IS A RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE (CODE =
D002).

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.

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