===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:YS3-4
NIIN:00-714-5089
MSDS Number: BFMCP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:YARDNEY ELECTRIC CORP(DIST),DIAMOND SHAMROCK(MFR).
Address:82 MECHANIC ST
City:PAWCATUCK
State:CT
ZIP:06379
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE
CAGE:LO428
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:YARDNEY ELECTRIC CO
Address:82 MECHANIC ST
Box:City:PAWCATUCK
State:CT
ZIP:06379
Country:US
CAGE:LO428
Company:YARDNEY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC
Address:82 MECHANIC ST
Box:City:PAWCATUCK
State:CT
ZIP:06379
Country:US
Phone:(860)599-1100
CAGE:87362
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 45.0%
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: 55.0%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:CONJUNCTIVITIS,CORNEAL BURNS,DEEP SKIN
BURNS,IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT,INFLAMMATION OF LUNGS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGESTION: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF MOUTH,
THROAT, ESOPHAGUS,& STOMACH. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS.INHALATION:
LEAVE CONTAMINATED AREA. SKIN:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER.SEE
DOCTOR.EYES: WASH EYES W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. CALL DOCTOR ATONCE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:WORKMEN SHOULD BE TRAINED TO PREVENT WLDG
FIRES BY WTG TARPS
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WATER CAN BE USED TO FLUSH,DISSOLVE,DILUTE
SPILLED CAUSTIC.SPILLED CAUSTIC FORMS OF SOLID SHOULD BE SHOVELED
UP,FOLLOWED BY FLUSHING W/WATER.DILUTE ACID,PREFERABLY ACETIC
ACID,MAY BE USED FOR NEUTRALI ZATION.WASHING SIMILAR
LEAKS,NEUTRALIZEW/NAHCO*3.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:LIQUID CAUSTIC POTASH SHOULD BE STORED
ABOVE THE FREEZING POINT.SPECIFIC HANDLING & STORAGE PROCEDURES
SHOULD FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS OF CAUSTIC SUPPLR
Other Precautions:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, BIG FACE SHIELD & WORKING
CLOTHES.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAINS & SAFETY SHOWERS,HARD
HATS, RUBBER BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RETURNABLE CONTAINERS SHOULD BE SHIPPED IN ACCORDANCE W/THE SUPPLIERS
RECOMMENDATIONS.ALL RESIDUAL CAUSTIC POTASH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
THE CONTAINER PRIOR TO DISPOSAL.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=116.3C, 241.3F
Vapor Pres:130
Spec Gravity:1.46
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, CLEAR, ODORLESS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM,LEATHER,WOOL,TIN,ZINC & ALLOYS CONTAINING THESE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE CAUSTIC POTASH SOLUTION SHOULD NOT BE
DISCHARGED DIRECTLY INTO SEWERS OR STREAMS.CAUSTIC POTASH SHOULD
FIRST BE CONVERTED TO A NEUTRAL SALT,AS BY NEUTRALIZATION
W/ACID(HCL),& THEN WELL DILUTED W /WATER.THEN DISCHARGE INTO AN
APPROVED AREA.
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
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