SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FF 50
Threshold Limited Value 3
TWA: Potassium Hydroxide [CAS 1310-58-3]: 2 mg/m Ceiling.
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Toxicity: Oral (Rat) LD50 365 mg/Kg. (ACGIH 1992-93).
FF 50
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Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure DANGER! CORROSIVE! POISON CAUSES SEVERE
BURNS. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, mucous membranes and clothing.
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkali, it can be destructive of all human
tissue it contacts; produces severe burns. EYE OR INHALATION: Can
Product FEHLING鈥橲 SOLUTION (B)
CHEMTREC cause permanent injury.
3
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Chemical
Emergency and SKIN: Flood with water, then wash with vinegar. INGESTION: If
Fehling鈥檚 Alkaline Tartrate Solution
Synonyms 0
Fire
Day 716-226-6177 swallowed, if conscious, drink large quantities of water. Do NOT induce
First Aid Procedures
Formula Mixture. See Section II. vomiting. Call physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an
2
Reactivity
NFPA unconscious person. EYES: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15
HAZARD RATING HMIS *
Unit Size up to 4 Lt. minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get prompt medical
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
attention. INHALATION AS MIST: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
0 1 2 3 4
C.A.S. No. Mixture. See Section II. give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable Reacts with carbon dioxide from the air to
Potassium Sodium Tartrate: (CAS No. 6381-59-5) 34% None established.
form potassium carbonate.
Stable X
TWA: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Potassium Hydroxide: (CAS No. 1310-58-3) 25% Incompatibility Acids and strong oxidizers. Avoid contact with leather, wool, aluminum, tin, zinc
(Materials to Avoid) and alloys which contain these metals.
Water: (CAS No. 7732-18-5) 41% None established.
Hazardous Thermal decomposition or burning can produce carbon dioxide and/or
DANGER! CORROSIVE! POISON. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
carbon monoxide.
Decomposition Products
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Melting Point (掳F) Not applicable. Approx. 1.5
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) Approx. 110掳C (230掳F) 41% X
by Volume (%)
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 14 (water) Ether Greater than 1.
=1)
(
Steps to be taken in case
Vapor Density (Air=1) 0.7 (water)
material is released or spilled Neutralize with sodium bisulfate and flush to sewer with copious
Solubility in Water Complete. amounts of water. Follow by flushing spill area with water.
Appearance & Odor Clear, colorless liquid; no odor.
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State or Local laws.
Waste Disposal Method
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Lower
Flammable Limits in Air Upper
Flash Point
Neutralize with sodium bisulfate and flush to sewer with copious amounts
% by Volume
(Method Used) Non-flammable liquid. NA -------- --------
of water.
Extinguisher
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire.
Media
None should be needed in normal laboratory handling. If misty conditions prevail, work in
Respiration Protection
a fume hood or wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
(Specify Type)
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Not required. No.
Local Exhaust Special
PROCEDURES Ventilation Not required. No.
Mechanical (General) Other
If involved in a fire, flood with water, taking care not to splatter or splash. Chemical safety glasses,
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Rubber.
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and goggles, face shield.
full protective clothing. A severe eye hazard; destroys tissue on contact. Other Protective
Goggles, face shield, smock, apron, eye wash station, proper gloves.
Equipment
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
(1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.6, GUIDE PAGE NO. 60)
Precautions to be Taken
UNUSUAL FIRE AND Store in a cool place away from acids or acid fumes or oxidizing agents.
in Handling & Storing
EXPLOSION HAZARDS Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Other Precautions
Contact with some metals can generate hydrogen gas
(a flammable gas).
Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Revision Date
No. 5 2/2/96 Michael Raszeja MR
Coordinator
D.O.T. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION, 8, UN 1814 The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these
Approved by U.S. Department of Labor "essentially similar" to form OSHA-20 materials and the safety and health of employees. * Hazardous Materials Industrial Standards. Printed on recycled paper.
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