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

MSDS NAME:NB-18
NIIN:00F003992
MSDS Number: BBPGM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NUTMEG CHEMICAL/NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
Emergency Phone Num:(203) 777-7691
CAGE:EO772
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:NUTMEG CHEMICAL CO
Address:125 MARKET ST
Box:309
City:NEW HAVEN
State:CT
ZIP:06512
Country:US
CAGE:57905
Company:NUTMEG CHEMICAL/NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
CAGE:EO772

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

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 10.2%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE: SEVERE BURNS. INHALATION OF MIST OR
    SPRAY CAN INJURE THE ENTIRE RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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

Eyes: WASH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH
    EXPOSED AREA W/WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION:
    CORROSIVE. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER OR MILK IF AVAILABLE.
    INHALATION: REM OVE FROM EXPOSURE TO MIST OR SPRAY. CALL PHYS.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:REACT W/METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM/GENERATE
    HYDROGEN GAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:_ 				  _

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ABSORB WITH
    VERMICULITE, SAND OR SAWDUST OR FLUSH  HOLDING AREA WITH WATER.
    NEUTRALIZE RESIDUES WITH DILUTE ACID AND RINSEITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T PERMIT WORKERS TO HANDLE THIS
    MATERIAL W/OUT PROPER TRAINING OR EQUIPMENT. PREVENT EYE/S CONTACT.
    KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED/SEALED.
Other Precautions:AVOID HANDLING CONDITIONS WHICH CAN LEAD TO SPILLS OR
    MIST FORMATION.

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

Ventilation:MECHANICAL: GENERAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION/SAFETY SHOWER/USE
    APRON/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED: 12 NOV 1985. PH: 12.52.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Spec Gravity:1.285
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, DARK BROWN SOLUTION WITH SLIGHT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:70.3

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIBERATES SO2 IN PRESENCE OF STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR WHEN HEATED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TRIPLE RINSE CONTAINER. DISPOSE OF DRUMS IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF
    RINSATE INTO SYSTEM BEING TREATED WITH PRODUCT OR CONVERT TO
    NEUTRAL SALTS AND DILUTE WELL  WITH WATER.

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