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

MSDS NAME:CAUSTIC POTASH ANHYDROUS
NIIN:00-597-7150
MSDS Number: BFHBB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AAMSTAR INDUSTRIES INC, CHEM DIV
Address:11757 KATY FWY SUITE 930
Box:440813
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77244
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:713-558-3431
CAGE:9Y483
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AAMSTAR INDUSTRIES INC
Address:11757 KATY FWY SUITE 930
Box:440813
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77244
Country:US
Phone:713-558-3431
CAGE:9Y483
Company:LCP CHEMICALS & PLASTICS INC LCP PLASTICS DIV
Address:HWY 421
Box:156
City:COLFAX
State:NC
ZIP:27235-9719
Country:US
Phone:919-668-0254
CAGE:1HC48

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

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
= Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DUST/MIST DAMAGES RESP TRACT;SKIN/EYES:
    CORR.DAMAGES TISSUE.CAUSE BLINDNESS;INGEST:SEV BURNS

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H2O. INGESTED:DON'T
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/ OXYGEN IF
    NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING B Y MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CO2,ALCOHOL FOAM,DRY CHEM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:RMV IGN SOURCES.WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS.
    STOP LEAK W/O RISK;CONTAIN SPILL NEUTRALIZE REMAINING TRACES
    W/DILUTE ACIS: THEN FLUSH AREA W/WATER FOLLOWED BY COURG OF
    NAHCO3.REUSE SPILLED MATL,IF POSS,O THERWISE PLACE IN CLOSED
    CONTNRS PENDINGDISPOSAL

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:2720
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST/MIST.AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN &
    EYES. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.WHEN HANDLING,WEAR PROTECTION
    EQUIP FOR EYES & SIN;AVOID CONTACT W/STRONG ACIDS & METALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR DUSTS & MISTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:PVC/RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:2/2/84;SPEC REFERENCE:O-P- 566B,CLASS 2

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1320.C, 2408.F
Spec Gravity:2.044
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR/WHITE LUMP/PELLET FORM. NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT & MOISTURE CONDITIONS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS HYDROGEN WHEN IN CONTACT OF
    METALS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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