===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:60328 POTASSIUM HYDRIDE 20% IN OIL
NIIN:00F041058
MSDS Number: BXMYS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:POTASSIUM HYDRIDE
CAS:7693-26-7
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED,
INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO
TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT/EYES/SKIN.
INHALATION: FATAL AS A RESULT OF SP ASM, INFLAMMATION & EDEMA OF
THE LARYNX/BRONCHI, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS & PULMONARY EDEMA. MAY
CAUSE BURNING SENSATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INFLAMMATION, BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.
INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DON'T USE WATER. USE APPROVED CLASS D
EXTINGUISHERS/SMOTHER W/DRY SAND, DRY GROUGH LIMESTONE/DRY CLAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
READILY REACTS W/WATER GENERATING FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.
CATCHES FIRE IF EXPOSED TO AIR. FLAMMABLE SOLID.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE/VENTILATE AREA. WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER
W/DRY-LIME/SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS USING
NON-SPARKING TOOLS & TRANSPORT O UTDOORS. WASH SITE AFTER PICK UP
IS COMPLETE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED & AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. DON'T ALLOW CONTACT
W/WATER. HANDLE/STORE UNDER NITROGEN. NO SMOKING.
Other Precautions:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES & EYE/FACE
PROTECTION. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID
PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUNE HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE
BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF METALLIC POTASSIUM. INCOMPATIBLE
W/FLUOROALKENES, NITRO COMPOUNDS, FLUORINE, OXYGEN.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Appearance and Odor:FINE BEIGE SLURRY.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, ACIDS, ALCOHOLS, OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHLORINATED SOLVENTS. (SEE
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION)
Stability Condition to Avoid:AIR, WATER, HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME &
OTHER IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:IN AN INERT ATMOSPHERE, NEUTRALIZE THE SOLUTION
W/AQUEOUS ACID. FILTER OFF ANY SOLID RESIDUES FOR DISPOSAL AS
HAZARDOUS WASTE. BURN LIQUID PORTION IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR
EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER IAW/LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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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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