Conforms to ANSI Z400.1-2004 Standard (United States).
pH Up
Material Safety Data Sheet
1 . Product and company identification
Common name : pH Up
Material uses : pH control.
Supplier/Manufacturer : Technaflora Plant Products Ltd.
1533 Broadway Street, 125
Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Canada, V3C 6P3
Tel. 604-468-4769 / 1-800-586-1211
In case of emergency : CHEMTREC, U.S. : (800) 424-9300 International: (703) 527-3887
2 . Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid.
Odor : Odorless.
Color : Colorless.
Hazard status : This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.
Emergency overview : WARNING !
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA.
Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Routes of entry : Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential acute health effects
Eyes :
Corrosive to eyes.
Skin :
Corrosive to the skin.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation :
:
Harmful if swallowed.
Ingestion
Potential chronic health :
Carcinogenic effects : Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH.
effects Mutagenic effects : Not available.
Teratogenic effects : Not available.
Medical conditions : Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or
aggravated by over- prolonged contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin
exposure irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organ
damage.
See toxicological information (section 11)
3 . Composition/information on ingredients
United States
Name CAS number %
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 5 - 10
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4 . First aid measures
Eye contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 20 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes. Get
medical attention immediately.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get
medical attention immediately.
Notes to physician : No specific antidote. Medical staff must contact Poison Control Center.
5 . Fire-fighting measures
Flammability of the product : Non-flammable.
Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Not suitable : None known.
Special exposure hazards : No specific hazard.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
6 . Accidental release measures
Personal precautions : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
suitable protective equipment.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material, runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
Methods for cleaning up : If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills, add
absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials), scoop up
material and place in a sealable, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills, dike
spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway.
Place spilled material in an appropriate container for disposal.
7 . Handling and storage
Handling : Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Keep container closed. Use only
with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Wash thoroughly after handlin
Storage : Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
8 . Exposure controls/personal protection
United States
Product name Exposure limits
Potassium hydroxide ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2005).
CEIL: 2 mg/m3 Form: All forms.
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
TWA: 2 mg/m3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989).
CEIL: 2 mg/m3 Form: All forms.
Engineering measures : No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
control airborne levels. If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker
exposure below any recommended or statutory limits.
Personal protection
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Eyes : Face shield.
Skin : Synthetic apron. Boots.
Respiratory : Vapor respirator.
Hands : Nitrile gloves.
HMIS Code/Personal :D
protective equipment
Personal protection in case : Safety glasses, goggles or face shield. Impervious gloves. Full suit. Boots. Wear NIOSH-
of a large spill approved self-contained breathing apparatus or equivalent and full protective gear.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling compounds and before eating,
smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the day. Follow good industrial hygiene
practice.
9 . Physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid.
Color : Colorless.
Odor : Odorless.
pH : 14 [Basic.]
Boiling/condensation point : The lowest known value is 100掳C (212掳F) (Water).
Melting/freezing point : May start to solidify at 0掳C (32掳F) based on data for: Water.
Relative density : Weighted average: 1.03 (Water = 1)
Vapor pressure : The highest known value is 2.3 kPa (17.5 mm Hg) (at 20掳C) (Water).
Vapor density : The highest known value is 0.62 (Air = 1) (Water).
Evaporation rate : 0.36 (Water) compared with Butyl acetate.
Solubility : Highly soluble in water.
10 . Stability and reactivity
Stability and reactivity : The product is stable.
Incompatibility with various : Highly reactive or incompatible with the following materials: moisture.
substances Reactive with oxidizing materials and acids.
Hazardous polymerization : Will not occur.
Conditions of reactivity : None known.
11 . Toxicological information
Toxicity data
Product/ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Potassium hydroxide LD50 273 mg/kg Oral Rat
Acute Effects
Eyes : Corrosive to eyes.
Skin : Corrosive to the skin.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation :
: Harmful if swallowed.
Ingestion
Potential chronic health : Carcinogenic effects : Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH.
effects Mutagenic effects : Not available.
Teratogenic effects : Not available.
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Target organs : Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory
tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea.
12 . Ecological information
Environmental precautions : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Products of degradation : Some metallic oxides.
Toxicity of the products of : The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
biodegradation
13 . Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : Dispose of according to all federal, state and local applicable regulations.
14 . Transport information
: 154
NAERG
Regulatory Proper shipping name Class UN number PG Label
information
UN / IMDG / IATA POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, solution 8 UN1814 II
Classification
8
DOT Classification POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, solution 8 UN1814 II
CORROSIVE
8
15 . Regulatory information
United States
HCS Classification : Toxic material
Corrosive material
Target organ effects
U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA : All components listed.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Potassium hydroxide
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Potassium
hydroxide: Immediate (acute) health hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Potassium hydroxide
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
State regulations : Pennsylvania RTK: Potassium hydroxide: (environmental hazard, generic environmental
hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Potassium hydroxide
New Jersey: Potassium hydroxide
California prop. 65: No products were found.
International lists : This product, (and its ingredients) is (are) listed on national inventories, or is (are)
exempted from being listed, Australia (AICS), in Europe (EINECS/ELINCS), in Korea
(TCCL), in Japan (METI), in the Philippines (RA6969).
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16 . Other information
Label requirements (U.S.A.) : CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA.
HAZARD RATINGS
Hazardous Material : HMIS RATING
Information System (U.S.A.) * 3
Health 4- Extreme
3- Serious
0
Fire hazard 2- Moderate
1- Slight
0
Physical Hazard
0- Minimal
D See section 8 for more detailed
Personal protection
information on personal protection.
National Fire Protection :
Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
3 0
Health Reactivity
Special
References : ANSI Z400.1, MSDS Standard, 2004. - Manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet. -
29CFR Part1910.1200 OSHA MSDS Requirements. - 49CFR Table List of Hazardous
Materials, UN#, Proper Shipping Names, PG.
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Date of previous issue : 06/30/2004
Version :2
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named
supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user.
All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are
described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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