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

MSDS NAME:CAUSTIC POTASH
NIIN:00-712-3053
MSDS Number: BFMCD
=== 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
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,CAUSES
    SEVERE AND RAPID BURNS.

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM SKIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.WASH AFFECTED AREA
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AT ONCE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GAUNTL
Eye Protection:GOGGLES&FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID TYPE SUIT
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:292
Spec Gravity:1.45
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS,WATER-WHITE LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE AND WASH AWAY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER.NEUTRALIZE(AFTER DILUTING)WITH ACID,IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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