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

MSDS NAME:CAUSTIC POTASH
NIIN:00-712-3051
MSDS Number: BFMCC
=== 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: 47.5%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 50-55%

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYES,SKIN,MUCOUS MEMBRANES;SEVERE & RAPID
    BURNS;INHALE:SHORT BREATH;INGEST:PAIN,VOMITING,DEATH.

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

First Aid:EYES,SKIN,MUCOUS MEMBRANES:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O AT LEAST 15
    MIN;INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,REST;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH, GIVE
    H*2O.IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION REQUIRED FOR
    EYES,SKIN,INGEST,INHALE OR MUCOUS  MEMBRANE EXPOSURE.

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE;USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE TYPE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;MAY USE FLOODING QTY
    H*2O FOG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS, MISTS CORROSIVE,HARMFUL:H*2O
    SPRAY COOL CONT;FIRE CONTROL H*2O RUNOFF MAY CAUSE POLUTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.STOP LEAK IF
    POSSIBLE WITHOUT RISK.SM SP:ABSORB W COMMERCIAL ABSORBENT,PLACE IN
    CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL;LG SP:CONTAIN W DIKE, DILUTE & NEUTRALIZE
    FOR DISPOSAL;RESIDUE MAY  BE FLUSHED W LG QTY H*2O(SEE DISPOSAL
    MET)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA.PROTECT FORM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL 
    CONTACT.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:REFER TO MCA DATA SHEET SD-10 AND MANUAL SHEET TC-3

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSED TO MIST, WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
    APP;NONE NEEDED NORMALLY.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/GAUNTL
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID TYPE SUIT/FULL PROTECTIVE/ IF CONTACT
    IS ANTICIPATED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE MFRS ADDRESS IS 52 SOBIN PARK,BOSTON,MASS 02210.MFGS DATA
    SUPPLIMENTED BY GENERIC DATA FOR FIRE,SAFETY,& DISPOSAL.COMMON
    NAME:POTASH LYE.

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=144.4C, 292.F
Spec Gravity:1.45
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS,WATER WHITE LIQUID;HOT VAPORS:PUNGENT.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS VIOLENTLY W ACIDS;CORRODES AL, ZN(FORMS HYDROGEN)
Stability Condition to Avoid:VAPOR GENERATION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED BY MFG;HYDROGEN GAS FORMED
    VIA CORROSION W AL,ZN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN FULL ACCORD WITH APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGS.

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