MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HMIS HAZARD RATINGS
OSHA - Meets 29 CFR 1910.1200 Standards
HEALTH 0 = INSIGNIFICANT 3 = HIGH
1
FLAMMABILITY 1 = SLIGHT 4 = EXTREME
0
REACTIVITY 2 = MODERATE
0
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compounds, cleaning liquid (Potassium hydroxide )
HAZARD CLASS / PKG GRP: 8 / III 49 CFR 173.154, .203, .241
REF:
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: NA 1760 LABEL: CORROSIVE
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT / COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
IDENTITY (AS USED ON LABEL AND LIST)
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COMBO
MANUFACTURER'S NAME EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
Gator Chemical CHEM 鈥? TEL (800) 255-3924 Outside USA (813) 248-0585
ADDRESS (NUMBER, STREET, P.O. BOX) TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION
P.O. Box 1990 (727) 584-5174
(CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE) DATE PREPARED: February 10, 2003
Largo, FL 33779 SUPERSEDES: New
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
OSHA PEL ACGIH TWA
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS % SARA RQ
CAS #
MG/M3 MG/M3 TITLE III LBS
(OPTIONAL)
(SPECIFIC CHEMICAL IDENTITY; COMMON NAME(S)) PPM PPM
Potassium hydroxide ( a,b) 1310-58-3 3-7 2C 2C 1000
Triethanolamine 102-71-6 1-5 5
(a) The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) has notification requirements for releases or spills to the
environment of the Reportable Quantity (RQ for this mixture > 24000 lbs) or greater amounts, according to 40 CFR 302.
(b) A "C" in the OSHA PEL or ACGIH TWA column indicates ceiling limits, the concentration that should not be exceeded during any part of the working
exposure.
SECTION 3 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF ENTRY - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: Corrosive, may cause damage to upper respiratory tract, mucous Remove affected person to fresh air; wash mouth and nasal passages with
membranes and lung tissue. water repeatedly; seek medical attention.
SKIN: Corrosive; chemical burns may result from contact; destructive to tissue. Wash contacted area with soap and water; DO NOT attempt to neutralize with
chemical agents; seek medical attention.
EYES: CORROSIVE; Vapors, liquid and mists are extremely corrosive to the Remove contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes for 15 minutes in clear
eyes. Brief contact of the vapors will be severely irritating. Brief contact of the running water while holding eyelids open; seek medical attention immediately.
liquid or mists will severely damage the eyes; prolonged contact may cause
permanent eye injury, may be followed by blindness.
INGESTION: Corrosive; may cause severe burns and tissue perforation to Drink large quantities of water or milk; give diluted vinegar or lemon juice to
digestive tract and mucous membranes; may cause gastric distress, stomach conscious person; DO NOT induce vomiting; seek medical attention
pains and vomiting. immediately.
CARCINOGENICITY No No No
NTP? IARC MONOGRAPHS? OSHA REGULATED?
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Preexisting skin, eye, or respiratory disorders may become aggravated through
prolonged exposure.
Form revised 09 / 01
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTITY (AS USED ON LABEL AND LIST) Page 2 of 2
COMBO Date: February 10, 2003
SECTION 4 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED) NFPA RATING FLAMMABLE LIMITS
Non-flammable LEL: Not applicable UEL: Not applicable
None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Carbon dioxide, water, water fog, dry chemical, chemical foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Keep containers cool with water spray to prevent container rupture due to steam buildup; CAUTION - material is corrosive.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
None
SECTION 5 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: CAUTION - CORROSIVE. Wash small spills to sanitary sewer. Large spills - confine
spill, soak up with approved absorbent, shovel product into approved container for disposal. For spills in excess of allowable limits (RQ) notify the National
Response Center (800) 424 - 8802; refer to CERCLA 40 CFR 302 for detailed instructions concerning reporting requirements.
SECTION 6 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keep container closed when not in use; protect containers from abuse; protect from extreme
temperatures. Separate from oxidizing materials, metallic powders and other easily oxidized organic materials and reducing agents. CAUTION - material is
corrosive. Keep this and other chemicals out of reach of children.
SECTION 7 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): None required while threshold limits (Section 2) are kept below maximum allowable concentrations; if TWA
exceeds limits, NIOSH approved respirator must be worn. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149 for complete regulations.
VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST: Required SPECIAL: To maintain minimum TWA and STEL levels.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL): Yes OTHER: Engineering and work controls as required.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Neoprene or rubber gloves with cuffs. EYE PROTECTION: Protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Coveralls, apron, or other equipment should be worn to minimize skin contact.
WORK / HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Practice safe workplace habits. Minimize body contact with this, as well as all chemicals in general.
SECTION 8 - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1)
212掳 F 1.140
VAPOR PRESSURE (MM Hg) pH
17 mm Hg @ 20 掳 C 13.6
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1) EVAPORATION RATE (WATER = 1)
>1 <1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER % VOLATILE (BY WEIGHT)
Complete 77%
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Blue liquid, "Downy" odor
SECTION 9 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme temperatures
STABILITY UNSTABLE:
STABLE: XXX
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong alkalies
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Decomposition will not occur if handled and stored properly. In case of a fire, oxides of carbon,
hydrocarbons, fumes, and smoke may be produced.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR: CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
WILL NOT OCCUR: XXX None
SECTION 10 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations. Refer to "40 CFR Protection of Environment Parts 260 -
299" for complete waste disposal regulations for corrosive materials. Consult your local, state, or Federal Environmental Protection Agency before disposing of
any chemicals.
The information contained herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Data and calculations are based on information furnished by the
manufacturer of the product and manufacturers of the components of the product. Users are advised to confirm in advance of need that information is current,
applicable and suited to the circumstances of use. Vendor assumes no responsibility for injury to vendee or third persons proximately caused by the material if
reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Furthermore, vendor assumes no responsibility for injury caused by abnormal use
of this material even if reasonable safety procedures are followed. Any questions regarding this product should be directed to the manufacturer of the product as
described in Section 1.
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