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DOD Hazardous Materials Information System
DoD 6050.5-L
AS OF July 1998
FSC: 6810
NIIN: 00N014632
Manufacturer's CAGE: 60928
Part No. Indicator: A
Part Number/Trade Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PELLETS, (SUPP DATA)
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General Information
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Item Name:
Company's Name: ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY
Company's Street:
Company's P. O. Box: 355
Company's City: MILWAUKEE
Company's State: WI
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 53201
Company's Emerg Ph #:
Company's Info Ph #: 414-273-3850
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Safety Data Action Code:
Safety Focal Point: N
Record No. For Safety Entry: 001
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 001
Status: SMJ
Date MSDS Prepared: 04AUG89
Safety Data Review Date: 28MAR91
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MSDS Serial Number: BKLFP
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Hazard Characteristic Code: C2
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Report for NIIN: 00N014632
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Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01
Percent: 85+
Ingredient Action Code:
Ingredient Focal Point: N
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: TT2100000
CAS Number: 1310-58-3
OSHA PEL: C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192
Other Recommended Limit: N/K
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: SUPP DATA: TO FORM SPONTANEOUSLY FLAMMABLE DICHLOROACETYLENE.
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02
Percent: N/K
Ingredient Action Code:
Ingredient Focal Point: N
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ
CAS Number:
OSHA PEL: NOT APPLICABLE
ACGIH TLV: NOT APPLICABLE
Other Recommended Limit: N/K
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: WHITE PELLETS.
Boiling Point: N/K
Melting Point: 682F,361C
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 1.0 @ 719C
Vapor Density (Air=1): N/K
Specific Gravity: 2.044
Decomposition Temperature: N/K
Evaporation Rate And Ref: N/K
Solubility In Water: N/K
Percent Volatiles By Volume: N/K
Viscosity:
pH: N/K
Radioactivity:
Form (Radioactive Matl):
Magnetism (Milligauss): N/P
Corrosion Rate (IPY): N/K
Autoignition Temperature:
Report for NIIN: 00N014632
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Flash Point Method: N/P
Lower Explosive Limit: N/A
Upper Explosive Limit: N/A
Extinguishing Media: NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS. DO NOT USE WATER.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability: N/P
Cond To Avoid (Stability): DO NOT HEAT ABOVE MELTING POINT. PROTECT FROM
MOISTURE. ABSORBS CO2 FROM AIR.
Materials To Avoid: ALUMINUM, ORGANIC MATERIALS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID
ANHYDRIDES, MAGNESIUM, COPPER & ACID.
Hazardous Decomp Products: NATURE OF DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT KNOWN.
Hazardous Poly Occur: N/P
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50: (ORL,RAT) 273 MG/KG.
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES
Route Of Entry - Skin: NO
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: ACUTE: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE
MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESP TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INHAL MAY BE FATAL AS A
RESULT OF SPASM, INFLAM & EDEMA OF THE LARYNX AND BRONCHI, CHEM PNEUM &
PULM EDEMA.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO
Explanation Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: EYES & SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES. DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. ASSURE
ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF EYES BY SEPARATING LIDS WITH FINGERS. INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY (FP N).
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS
AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE
Report for NIIN: 00N014632
DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Method: SM QTYS: CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LRG STIRRED EXCESS OF
WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE EXCESS OF LIQ & PKG
THEM FOR HAZ WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQUEOUS SOLN DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY OF WATER.
THE HYDROLYSIS AND NEUTRALIZATION RXN (SEE SUPP DATA)
Precautions-Handling/Storing: DO NOT BREATHE DUST. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions: DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID
PROLONGED AND REPEATED EXPOSURE. CORROSIVE. TOXIC. VERY HYGROSCOPIC.
DANGER: UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS MATL WILL MELT AND FLOW. MOLTEN MATL REACTS
VIOLENTLY W/WATER & CAN REACT WITH (SUPP DATA)
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation: USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
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Eye Protection: CHEM WORK GOGGLES, FACESHLD (8-IN MIN).
Other Protective Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES (FP N).
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: PART NO: 85+% ACS REAGENT 22147-3. WASTE DISP
METH: MAY GENERATE HEAT AND FUMES WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE RATE OF
ADDITION. OBSERVE ALL FED, STATE & LOCAL LAWS. OTHER PREC: ALUMINUM, TIN,
ZINC AND THEIR ALLOYS TO GENERATE FLAM & EXPLO HYDROGEN GAS. POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE REACTS W/TRICHLOROETHYLENE (SEE ING 2)
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Transportation Data
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Transportation Action Code:
Transportation Focal Point: N
Trans Data Review Date: 91252
DOT PSN Code: LZM
DOT Symbol:
DOT Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
DOT Class: 8
DOT ID Number: UN1813
DOT Pack Group: II
DOT Label: CORROSIVE
DOT/DoD Exemption Number:
IMO PSN Code: MDR
IMO Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
IMO Regulations Page Number: 8214
IMO UN Number: 1813
IMO UN Class: 8
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: -
IATA PSN Code: UPT
IATA UN ID Number: 1813
IATA Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
IATA UN Class: 8
Report for NIIN: 00N014632
IATA Subsidiary Risk Class:
IATA Label: CORROSIVE
AFI PSN Code: UPT
AFI Symbols:
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
AFI Class: 8
AFI ID Number: UN1813
AFI Pack Group: II
AFI Label:
AFI Special Prov:
AFI Basic Pac Ref: 12-7
MMAC Code:
N.O.S. Shipping Name:
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Disposal Data
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Label Data
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Label Required: YES
Technical Review Date: 10JUN91
Label Date: 10JUN91
MFR Label Number:
Label Status: G
Common Name: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PELLETS, 85+%, A.C.S REAGENT
Chronic Hazard: N/P
Signal Word: DANGER!
Acute Health Hazard-None:
Acute Health Hazard-Slight:
Acute Health Hazard-Moderate: X
Acute Health Hazard-Severe:
Contact Hazard-None:
Contact Hazard-Slight:
Report for NIIN: 00N014632
Contact Hazard-Moderate:
Contact Hazard-Severe: X
Fire Hazard-None: X
Fire Hazard-Slight:
Fire Hazard-Moderate:
Fire Hazard-Severe:
Reactivity Hazard-None:
Reactivity Hazard-Slight:
Reactivity Hazard-Moderate: X
Reactivity Hazard-Severe:
Special Hazard Precautions: ACUTE: CAUSES EYE, SKIN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
BURNS. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. KEEP
CONTAINER CLOSED. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
REACTIVITY HAZARDS NOT DETERMINED. CHRONIC: HAZARDS NOT DETERMINED.
Protect Eye: Y
Protect Skin: Y
Protect Respiratory: Y
Label Name: ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY
Label Street:
Label P.O. Box: 355
Label City: MILWAUKEE
Label State: WI
Label Zip Code: 53201
Label Country: US
Label Emergency Number:
Year Procured:
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