SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PP 370
Threshold Limited Value Not established (ACGIH 1992-93). RTECS No. TS7200000 Toxicity data: Orl-
ALDON 1533 W.Henrietta Rd.
rat LD50 2340 mg/kg. PEL Sulfuric acid 1 mg/m3 in air averaged over 8 hr. shift.
PP 370
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
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CORPORATION December 31, 1996
Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure INHALATION: Dust may cause upper respiratory tract irritation. EYES:
Contact with powder may cause severe burns. SKIN: Prolonged or
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation and/or burns. INGESTION:
May be fatal if swallowed. May cause burns, intense pain, bleeding.
Product POTASSIUM BISULFATE CHEMTREC 3
Health
800-424-9300
Chemical
Emergency and SKIN: Flush with water for 15 minutes, then wash with soap and water.
Potassium Hydrogen Sulfate
Synonyms 0
Fire
Day 716-226-6177 INGESTION: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious, drink
First Aid Procedures
Formula KHSO large quantities of water. Follow with milk of magnesia, vegetable oil, or
2
Reactivity
4
NFPA beaten eggs. Call physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to
HAZARD RATING HMIS *
Unit Size up to 2.5 Kg. an unconscious person. EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes, lifting
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention promptly.
0 1 2 3 4
C.A.S. No. 7646-93-7
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable
Moisture. Excessive temperature,
Potassium Bisulfate >99.0% None established.
heat and alkali fumes.
Stable X
As Sulfuric Acid by weight 35-37% See Section V. Incompatibility
Alkalies and strong oxidizers and permanganates.
(Materials to Avoid)
DANGER! CORROSIVE! CAUSES
Hazardous
SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES. When heated to decomposition emits toxic fumes of sulfur dioxide (SO ).
Decomposition Products 2
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Melting Point (掳F) 197掳C (387掳F) 2.245
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) N/A
Decomposes above 300掳C (570掳F) X
by Volume (%)
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) Negligible as solid. N/A
( n-Butyl Acetate =1)
Steps to be taken in case Recover for use if not contaminated. Sweep up and place in a
Vapor Density (Air=1) Data not listed.
material is released or spilled suitable container for disposal. Dissolve in water and neutralize with
Solubility in Water 55 grams per 100 mL. at 20掳C. sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide. Flush
to sewer with copious amounts of water. Flush spill area with water.
Appearance & Odor Colorless to white crystals or powder; 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
Dissolve in water and neutralize with sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate or
Non-flammable. N/A
% by Volume
(Method Used)
sodium hydroxide. Flush to sewer with copious amounts of water.
Extinguisher
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Media
None should be needed in normal laboratory use. If dusty conditions prevail, work in
Respiration Protection
fume hood or wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
(Specify Type)
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Recommended. No.
Local Exhaust Special
In fire conditions, wear a NIOSHMSHA-approved self-contained
PROCEDURES Ventilation Recommended. No.
breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with Mechanical (General) Other
skin and eyes. Keep containers cooled with foam or mist. Divert
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Rubber. Chemical safety glasses.
streams of alkaline material away from substance.
Other Protective
Goggles, smock, apron, eye wash station, proper gloves, ventilation hood.
Equipment
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
(1993 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.6, GUIDE PAGE NO. 60)
Precautions to be Taken Store in a cool, dry place away from alkalies and strong oxidizers.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND in Handling & Storing Substance readily absorbs moisture from air and becomes corrosive
EXPLOSION HAZARDS to metal when wet. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Dangerous; when heated to decomposition, it emits highly toxic fumes Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Other Precautions
of oxides of sulfur; will react with water or steam to produce heat, toxic
Deliquescent material. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous
fumes and sulfuric acid. Contact with alkaline liquids or molten alkalis
membranes. Avoid dust inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
can cause spattering of hot corrosive material.
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. 4 MR
12/31/96 Michael Raszeja Coordinator
D.O.T. POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE, 8, UN 2509, PG II The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information
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