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

MSDS NAME:28872
NIIN:01-024-0350
MSDS Number: BGFJM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MARATHON BATTERY CO(ELECTROLYTE FROM 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:DO446
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MARATHON BATTERY COMPANY
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
Box:8233
City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76710
Phone:301-321-5200
CAGE:DO446
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: 24%
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:CORROSIVE TO SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES &
    EYES.CAUSES SEVERE & RAPID BURNS.

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM SKIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MIN.SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AT ONCE.

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

Extinguishing Media:LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID SPLASHING SOLUTION

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

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE & WASH AWAY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER
    NEUTRALIZE (AFTER DILUTING) WITH ACID,SUCH AS T% ACEDIC ACID,IF
    REQUIRED BY LOCAL REGULATIONS.ABSORB IF PRACTICAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:REPER TO MCA DATA SHEET SD10 & MANUAL
    SHEET TC-3.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:GENERAL AREA
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,GAUNTL
Eye Protection:GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID TYPE SUIT
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:1.3
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS,WATER-WHITE LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,OXIDIZERS,FLAMMABLES & COMBUSTIBLES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE ANY ABSORBED MATERIAL IN DOT CONTAINERS
    SUITABLE FOR SHIPMENT TO DISPOSAL AREA.DISPOSAL MUST BE IAW
    FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGS.

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