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

MSDS NAME:CAUSTIC POTASH SOLUTION
NIIN:00-850-7787
MSDS Number: BFSQJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNIVAR CORP;VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC
Address:2600 CAMPUS DRIVE
Box:5932
City:SAN MATEO
State:CA
ZIP:94403-2522
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-447-5911
Emergency Phone Num:206-447-5911 OR 714-864-2310
CAGE:KO696
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company:UNIVAR CORP;VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC.
Address:2600 CAMPUS
Box:5932
City:SAN MATEO
State:CA
ZIP:94403-2522
Country:US
Phone:206-447-5911 OR 714-864-2310 (DIST)
CAGE:KO696
Company:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:2256 JUNCTION AVE
City:SAN JOSE
State:CA
ZIP:95131
Country:US
Phone:408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0AN91

=============  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
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT =205 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:UNKNOWN  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES;
    IRRITATING OR PAIN TO EYES AND SKIN OR RESPIRATORY TRACT IN CASE
    MIST OR VAPORS. CHRONIC:DAMAGE TO ALL BODY TISSUES,EYES AND LUNGS
    DAMAGE OR DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE

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

Eyes:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES;CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER;USE CREAM.
    INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
    INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE V OMITING;CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID ALL IGNITION SOURCES.USE REASONABLE
    CARE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.CONTAIN FREE
    LIQUID.USE SUITABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
    MIST/VAPORS IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES/SIDE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
    MIST/VAPORS.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Vapor Pres:2.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:< 1.0 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO LIGHT GRAY,VISCOUS LIQUID. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID,METAL LIKE AL,ZN,BRASS,LEATHER OR WOOL,ALL ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS ON CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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