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

MSDS NAME:CAUSTIC POTASH SOLUTION
NIIN:00-850-7787
MSDS Number: BFSQF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 30.0%
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, DISTILLED
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

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

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS,CORNEAL AND SKIN

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

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EVES TO SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
    SHOES.WASH CONTAMINATED AREAS OF BODY WTH SOAP AND WATER.STOMACH
    WASH IF SWALLOWED, WITH 5% ACETIC ACID,FOLLOWED BY OLIVE OIL OR
    MILK

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:FLOOD WITH WATER,TAKING CARE NOT TO SPLATTER OR
    SPLASH
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH AREA WITH WATER SPRAY-WASTE CAUSTIC
    POTASH SOLUTIONS SHOULD NOT BE DISCHARGED WO THE SEWER AND STREAMS.
    NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.WIP WITH MOP OR USE WATER ASPIRATOR

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN WELL CLOSED CONTAINER.PROTECT
    AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE IN DRY PLACE,PROTECT AGAINST MOISTURE
    AND WATER.SEPARATE FROM ACIDS,METALS.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM EXPLOSIVES,ORGANIC PEROXIDES AND EASILY
    IGNITABLE MATERIALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:USE LOCAL AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BIG FACE SHIELD AND WORKING CLOTHES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=132.8C, 271.F
Spec Gravity:2.04
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER COLOR. CAUSTIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ZINC,ALUMINUM,TN,LEAD TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT INTO LARGE VESSEL CONTAINING
    WATER.NEUTRALIZE WIT HCL.DISCHARGE INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL ARA.

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