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

MSDS NAME:19205, BATTERY,STORAGE
NIIN:00-712-3053
MSDS Number: BFMCF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MARATHON BARRERY CO(ELECTROLYTE MFR BY SOBIN CHEM
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
Box:8233
City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76714-8233
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-776-0650
Emergency Phone Num:817-776-0650
CAGE:LO845
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MARATHON BARRERY CO(ELECTROLYTE MFR BY SOBIN CHEM
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
Box:8233
City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76714-8233
Country:US
Phone:817-776-0650
CAGE:LO845
Company:MARATHON POWER TECHNOLOGIES CO
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DR
Box:City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76712-6588
Country:US
Phone:254-741-5405
CAGE:74025

=============  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 MU COUS 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 FOODING QTY
    H*2O FOG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS, MISTS CORROSIVE, HARMFUL:H*2O
    SPRAY COOL CONT.;FIRE CONTROL H*2O RUNOFF MAY CAUSE POLLUTION.

==================  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; RESI DUE MAY BE FLUSHED W LG QTY H*20(SEE
    DISPOSAL MET)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
    CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:REFER TO MCA DATA SHEET SD-10 AND MANUAL SHEET TC-3.
    DO NOT FREEZE.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSED TO MIST, WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;
    NONE NEEDED NORMALLY.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS(KEEP BELOW TLV)
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/GAUNTL
Eye Protection:GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID TYPE SUIT(FULL PROTECTIVE) IF CONTACT
    IS ANTICIPATED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KOH MFR'S ADDRESS IS 52 SOBIN PARK, BOSTON, MASS 02210. MFGS DATA
    SUPPLEMENTED BY GENERIC DATA FOR FIRE,SAFETY, & DISPOSAL,, COMMON
    NAME:POTASH LYE. SAFETY DATA FOR BATTERY CHEMICAL CONTENTS.

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

HCC:Z5
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 REGULATIONS. MAY BE
    NEUTRALIZED WITH HCL(FORMS SALT WATER)

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