Effects of Overexposure:STRONG ALKALI-ISDESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUES AND MA
PRODUCE BURNS, EYE INJRY.INHAL/INGEST-SEVERE INJURY.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGEST:GIVE LGE QTS MILK OR WATER, THEN GIVE DILUTE VINEGAR
OR FRUIT JUIE.VOMITNG MAY BE SPONT,DON T INDUCE OR USE
STOM.TUBE(EXCPT BY MD).INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,CALL MD.SKIN:WASH
W/WATER UNTIL MD A RRIVES. EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. CALL MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CAUSTIC POTASH IS NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH W/WATER (SOVE SOLID).DILUTE ACID(ACETIC
PREF.)MAY BE USED TO NEUTRALIZE TRACES IMMED. AFTER
FLUSHING.WASHING OR MOPPING MAY BE FOLLOWED BY LIBERAL COVERING OF
SODIUM BICARBONATE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTING/SHOES BEFORE REUSE. CAL MD IN ANY CASE OF
OVEREXPOSURE.
Other Precautions:HEAT IS GENERATED WHEN WATER ADDED TO CAUSTIC POTASH.
CA REACT VIOLENTY OR EXPLOSIVELY WITH STRONG ACIDS & MANY ORGANIC
CHEMICALS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM. WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL-FACE SHIELD IF NEC. EMER. EYE
WASH/SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAPORPRESS:39MMHG@140F.BOILING PT:GIVEN FOR 45% SOLN.PHONE # IS GIVEN
FOR HOME OFFICE,1100 SUPERIOR,NE,CLEVELAND,OH44114.MFG ADDRESS:300
UNION COMMERCE BLDG,CLEVELAND,OH,44115
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERA REGULATION.S IF ACCIDENTAL SPILLAGE OCCURS ADVISE
AUTHORITIES.
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