===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AQUEOUS SOLUTION
NIIN:00-108-2348
MSDS Number: BCYXH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76712
Info Phone Num:817-776-0650
Emergency Phone Num:817-776-0650
Preparer's Name:TERRY G. MESSING
CAGE:74025
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DR
Box:City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76712-6588
Country:US
Phone:254-741-5405
CAGE:74025
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 31%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Effects of Overexposure:CHEMICAL ATTACK THROUGH SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES
UPON CONTACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER;SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTH & SHOES & FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER;INHALATION:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR;INGESTION:SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. SEE DOCTOR FOR EYE/SKIN
CONTACT.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:FLOOD WITH WATER,COVER SPILL WITH SOLID
NEUTRALIZER OR ABSORBER.
Neutralizing Agent:BORIC ACID.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM STRONG ACIDS.CONTAINER
SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM BREAKAGE DURING HANDLING.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,PVC.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,EYEWASH,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS INFORMATION IS FOR ELECTROLYTE IN BATTERY.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=144.C, 291.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-40F(-40C)
Vapor Pres:2
Spec Gravity:1.3
Viscosity:2.6 CP
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS VISCOUS LIQUID,NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:70
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,NITROCARBONS,CHLOROCARBON,ZINC,ALUMINUM & TIN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:REACT WITH BORIC ACID.DISPOSED NEUTRALIZED SOLID
BY REGULAR DISPOSAL METHODS. FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
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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