=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:LYE
NIIN:00F051778
MSDS Number: CCFSP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNITED DIAG REAGENTS/ACC
Address:8 TECH CIRCLE
City:NATICK
State:MA
ZIP:01760
Country:US
Info Phone Num:617-651-1250
Emergency Phone Num:617-651-1250
CAGE:UNIT4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:UNITED DIAG REAGENTS/ACC
Address:8 TECH CIRCLE
Box:City:NATICK
State:MA
ZIP:01760
Country:US
Phone:617-651-1250
CAGE:UNIT4

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

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 360 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEVERE BURNS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS

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

Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN ALL CASES.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:LOCAL: USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS/IN VENT
    HOOD. MECHANICAL: VENT HOOD.
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES/SHIELD
Eye Protection:LAB COAT/APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CO2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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