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

MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE AQUEOUS SOLUTION
NIIN:01-073-3206
MSDS Number: BGKMV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MARATHON BATTERY COMPANY
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
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:74205
Company:MARATHON BATTERY COMPANY
Address:8301 IMPERIAL DRIVE
Box:8233
City:WACO
State:TX
ZIP:76710
Phone:301-321-5200
CAGE:DO446

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

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 31.0%
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
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 69.0%

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYWS:CORROSIVE,PAIN,BLRD
    VIS;SKIN:CORROSIVE,CAUSES
    BURNS;INGEST:CORR,VOMITG,DIARR;INHAL:IRRIT MUCOUS

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEM PROT. SUIT WITH SCBA. COOL CONTRS
    WITH H*20.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KOH WILL REACT WITH NITROCARBONS,
    CHLOROCARBONS, ZINC, ALUMINUM, AND TIN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. CONTAIN AND
    COLLECT LIQUID. REACT WITH BORIC ACID, FOR COMPLETE NEUTRALIZATION.
    DISPOSE NEUTRALIZED SOLUTION  INTO SEWAGE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM ACIDS. CONTAINERS
    SOULD BE PROTECTED FROM BREAKAGE DURING HANDLING.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MRATHON NOT DATED; MARATHON PROVIDED MSDS OF POTASSIUM
    HYDROXIDE WHICH IS USED TO FILL IN BATTERIES. THE BATTERY NO (P/N):
    29846P, BB475 CELL.

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=143.3C, 290.F
Spec Gravity:1.3
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS VISCOUS LIQUID. NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRON ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SM & LG SPILL:DEPOSIT IN A POSTED TOXIC
    SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS. MANUFACTUERER RECOMMENDS TO DISPOSE OF NEUTRALIZED
    SOLUTION INTO SEWAGE.

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