SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PP 599
Threshold Limited Value
ALDON TWA (Ceiling limit for Potassium Hydroxide solid)
1533 W.Henrietta Rd.
is 2 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1983-84).
PP 599
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
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CORPORATION August 7, 1995
Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure
DANGER! CORROSIVE TO SKIN EYES AND MUCOUS
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE MEMBRANES. POISON
Product POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 15% AQUEOUS SOL鈥橬 CHEMTREC Health 3
800-424-9300
Chemical
Emergency and
Caustic Potash Solution, 15%
Synonyms SKIN: Flood with water, then wash with vinegar. INGESTION: If
0
Fire
Day 716-226-6177
First Aid Procedures swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. If conscious, drink large quantities
Formula KOH/H O 2
Reactivity
2
NFPA of water. Call physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an
HAZARD RATING HMIS * unconscious person. EYES: IMMEDIATELY flush thoroughly with water
Unit Size up to 4 Lt.
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME for 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get
0 1 2 3 4
C.A.S. No. 1310-58-3 immediate medical attention. INHALATION AS MIST: Remove to fresh
air. If illness or discomfort develops, get medical attention.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable Keep container tightly closed. Absorbs carbon
Potassium Hydroxide 15% See Section V. dioxide from air to form potassium carbonate.
Stable X
Water: (CAS No. 7732-18-5) 85% None established. Incompatibility Common metals and their alloys (See Section IV); acids and their anhydrides;
easily oxidizable materials.
(Materials to Avoid)
DANGER! CORROSIVE! POISON CAUSES
Hazardous
SEVERE BURNS. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. In fire conditions, Potassium Oxide.
Decomposition Products
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Melting Point (掳F) Data not available. Approx. 1.2
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) Data not available. 85% X
by Volume (%)
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 14 (water) Water <1
=1)
(
Steps to be taken in case
Vapor Density (Air=1) 0.7 (water).
material is released or spilled Neutralize spill with sodium bisulfite and flush to sewer with
Solubility in Water Complete. copious amounts of 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 spill with sodium bisulfite and flush to sewer with copious amounts of
% by Volume
(Method Used) Non-flammable. NA -------- -------- water.
Extinguisher
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Media
None should be needed in normal laboratory handling. For misty conditions, work in a
Respiration Protection
well-ventilated hood or wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
(Specify Type)
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Not required. No.
Local Exhaust Special
PROCEDURES Ventilation
Wear chemical safety goggles. If involved in fire situation, wear a Not required. No.
Mechanical (General) Other
NIOSH/MSHA-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
Rubber. Chemical safety glasses.
protective clothing. Flood with water, using care not to splatter or
splash this material. Other Protective
Smock, apron, goggles, face shield, proper gloves, ventilation hood, eye wash station.
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.
in Handling & Storing
EXPLOSION HAZARDS Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Will release flammable and explosive hydrogen gas when in contact Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Other Precautions
with aluminum, lead, tin, zinc, and other alloys. Can react vigorously
with acids. Can react with ammonium compounds, releasing ammonia
Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
fumes.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Revision Date
No. 2 8/7/95 Michael Raszeja MR
Coordinator
D.O.T. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION, 8, UN 1814, 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
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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