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

MSDS NAME:NONE
NIIN:00-630-5426
MSDS Number: BFJNG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SOBIN CHEMICALS, INC.
Emergency Phone Num:617/268-5100
CAGE:OO277
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SOBIN CHEMICALS, INC.
Box:831359
Phone:617/268-5100
CAGE:OO277

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

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 45%
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:CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES,
    CAUSESSEVERE AND RAPID BURNS.

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM SKIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLEWASH AFFECTED AREA WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL     ATTENTION AT ONCE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFER TO MCA DATA     SHEET SD-10 AND
    MANUAL SHEET TC-3.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED UNLESS EXTREME CONDITIONS
    WARRANT.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID SUIT
Supplemental Safety and Health
BATTERY CONTAINS POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE ELECTROLYTE

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:292F
Spec Gravity:1.45
Solubility in Water:YES
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS, WATER-WHITE LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE AND WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.   
    NEUTRALIZE AFTER DILUTION WITH ACID. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
	LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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