Blue Cross Beauty Products, Inc.
12251 Montague Street
Pacoima, California 91331
Telephone (818) 896-8681
FAX (818) 899-6420
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product: Cuticle Remover (Caustic Potash 鈥? Anhydrous (all grades))
Emergency Assistance: For emergency assistance involving chemicals call 鈥?
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
MSDS #: OC31867
1. Product Indentification
HMIS Hazard Ratings
Health Hazard 鈥? 3 Fire Hazard 鈥? 0 Reactivity 鈥? 2
Based on the National Paint & Coatings Association HMIS rating system.
SARA/TITLE III Hazard Categories (See Section X)
Immediate (ACUTE) Health YES Reactive Hazard YES
Delayed (Chronic) Health NO Sudden Release of Pressure NO
Fire Hazard NO
Manufacture鈥檚 Name and Address: Occidental Chemical Corporation
Customer Service, Occidental Tower
P.O. Box 809050, Dallas, Texas 75380
Telephone 鈥? (800) 752-5151
Chemical Name: Potassium Hydroxide CAS Number: 1310-58-3
Synonyms/Common Names: Caustic Potash
Chemical Formula: KOH
Product Use: Glass Manufacture, Industrial Cleaners, Chemical Processes,
Petroleum Industry
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Potassium Hydroxide
DOT Hazard Class: 8
DOT I.D Number: UN1813
DOT Packing Group: II
DOT Hazardous Substance: RQ 1000 lbs. (Potassium Hydroxide)
DOT Marine Pollutant: NA
Additional Description Requirement: NA
TDG Shipping Name: Potassium Hydroxide
TDG Primary Class: 8
TDG Subsidiary Class(es): (9.2)
TDG Product I.D. Number: UN1813
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TDG Packing Group II
RL for Division 9.2 50 kg.
2. Health Hazard Information
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYES - OBJECT IS THE FLUSH MATERIAL OUT IMMEDIATELY THEN SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes, holding the lids part to ensure flushing
of the entire surface. Washing eyes within several seconds is essential
to achieve maximum effectiveness. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN - IMMEDIATELY wash contaminated areas with plenty of water for 15
minutes. Remover contaminated clothing and footwear and wash
clothing before reuse. Discard footwear which cannot be
decontaminated. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
INHALATION Remove to fresh air; if breathing is difficult, have trained person
administer oxygen. If respiration stops, give mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION - NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. If
swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of
water. If available, give several glasses of milk. If vomiting occurs
spontaneously, keep airway clear. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
INHALATION Airborne concentrations of dust, mist or spray may cause damage to
the upper-respiratory tract and even to the lung tissue proper which
could produce chemical pneumonia, depending upon severity of
exposure.
SKIN - Destructive to tissues contacted and produces severe burns. A latent
period may exist between exposure and sense of irritation.
EYE CONTACT
Destructive to eye tissues on contact. Will cause severe burns that
result in damage to the eyes and including blindness.
INGESTION Swallowing can cause severe burns and complete tissue perforation or
mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
ACUTE - Corrosive to all body tissues with which it comes in contact. The effect
of local exposure may consist of multiple areas of superficial
destruction of the skin or of primary irritant dermatitis. Similarly,
inhalation of dust spray, or mist may result in varying degrees of
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irritation or damage of the respiratory tract tissues and an increased
susceptibility to respiratory illness. These effects occur only when the
TLV is exceeded.
CHRONIC No known chronic effects.
TOXICOLOGY DATA
Potassium Hydroxide
Acute Oral LD50 (rat) 365 mg/kg
Regardless of concentration, the severity of damage and extent of its
irreversibility increases with the length of contact time. Prolonged
contact with even dilute potassium hydroxide solution (=>2.0%) can
cause a high degree of tissue destruction. The latent period, following
skin contact during which no sensation of irritation occurs also varies
with concentration.
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS
None known.
3. IMPORTANT COMPONENTS
CAS NUMBER / NAME
1310583 Potassium Hydroxide (K(OH))
EXPOSURE LIMITS PERCENTAGE
PEL 2 mg/m3, Ceiling VOL NO
TLV 2 mg/m3, Ceiling WT 89.5-90.50
COMMON NAMES
CAUSTIC POTASH
KOH
Listed On (List Legend Below)
13 18 21 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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7732185 Water
EXPOSURE LIMITS PERCENTAGE
PEL Not Established VOL NO
TLV Not Established WT 9.50-10.50
COMMON NAMES
Listed On (List Legend BelowO
19 23 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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All components of this product that are required to be on the TSCA Inventory are
listed on the inventory.
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Not listed as a carcinogen 鈥? IARC, NTP, OSHA.
List Legend
13 PA Environmental Haz Substance 18 NY Hazardous Substances
19 PA Requirement 鈥? 3% or Greater 21 NJ Special Health Haz Sub
23 NJ Requirement 鈥? 1% or Greater
4. Fire and Explosion Data
FLASH POINT None AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE Nonflammable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR % BY VOLUME -- Upper Not Applicable
Lower Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
This product is not combustible. Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide or dry
chemical may be used in areas where this product is stored.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Avoid direct contact of this product with water since this can cause a violent
exothermic reaction.
Protective clothing and pressure demand, self-contained breathing apparatus
should be worn by fire-fighters in areas where this product is stored.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
None. See Reactivity Section.
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT
Not Sensitive.
5. Special Protection
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
Special ventilation is not required under normal use. Use local exhaust
ventilation where mist, spray, or re-suspended dust may be generated.
NOTE: Where carbon monoxide may be generated, special ventilation may be
required.
SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
RESPIRATORY
Respiratory protection is not required under normal use. Use NIOSH/MSHA
approved respirators following manufacturer鈥檚 recommendations where dust,
mist or spray may be generated.
EYE
Wear chemical safety goggles plus full face shield to protect against splashing
(ANSI Z87.1).
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GLOVES
Impervious gloves should be worn. Gloves may be decontaminated by
washing with mild soap and water. Natural and butyl rubber or neoprene,
nitrile and PVC have been suggested.
OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
Impervious protective clothing and chemical resistant safety shoes should be
worn to minimize contact. Wash contaminated clothing with soap and water
and dry before reuse. Emergency shower and eyewash facility should be in
close proximity (ANSI Z358.1).
6. Physical Data
Boiling Point: @ 760 mm Hg 1320 C
Freezing Point: 400 C (742 F)
Vapor Pressure: 60 mm Hg @ 1013 C
Specific Gravity: (H20=1) 2.044 @ 20 C
Solubility in H2O % by WT: Completely Soluble
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not Applicable
Appearance and Odor: White solid with no distinct odor
Odor Threshold (ppm): Not Applicable
pH: 0.01 Moles/liter has pH 12.0
Coefficient Water/Oil Distribution: Not Available
% Volatiles by Vol: Nil
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Under normal conditions, the material is stable.
7. Reactivity Data
INCOMPATIBILITY
See Handling and Storage Section. Avoid direct contact with water. This
product may be added slowly to water or acids with dilution and agitation to
avoid a violent exothermic reaction. When handling this product, avoid
contact with aluminum, tin, zinc, and alloys containing these metals. Do not
mix strong acids without dilution and agitation to prevent violent or explosive
reaction. Avoid contact with leather, wool, acids, organic halogen
compounds, or organic nitro compounds.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
None.
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Material is not know to polymerize.
8. Handling and Storage
HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Do not get into eyes, on skin, on clothing.
Avoid breathing dust, mist or spray.
Do not take internally.
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Use with adequate ventilation and use respiratory protection when exposure
to dust, mist or spray is possible.
When handling, were chemical splash goggles, face shield, rubber gloves and
protective clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling or contact 鈥? exposure can cause burns which
are not immediately painful or visible.
Keep container closed.
Product can react violently with water, acids, and other substances 鈥? read
Special Mixing and Handling Instructions below carefully before using.
Product is corrusive to tin, aluminum, zinc and alloys containing these metals,
and will react violently with these metals in powder form.
Hazardous carbon monoxide gas can form upon contact with reducing sugars
and food and beverage products in enclosed spaces and can cause death.
Follow appropriate tank entry procedures (ANSI Z117.1).
SPECIAL MIXING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Considerable heat is generated when product is mixed with water. Therefore,
when making solutions always carefully follow these steps.
ALWAYS wear ALL protective clothing described above. NEVER add water to
product. ALWAYS add product 鈥? with constant stirring 鈥? slowly to surface of
lukewarm (80-100 F) water, to assure product is being completely dissolved
as it is added.
If product is added too rapidly, or without stirring, and becomes concentrated
at the bottom of the mixing vessel, excessive heart may be generated,
resulting in DANGEROUS boiling and spattering, and a possible IMMEDIATE
AND VIOLENT ERUPTION of highly caustic solution.
NOTE: 50 pounds of product dissolved in 30 gallons of 90 F water will raise
temperature of resulting solution to approximately 180 F. Never add more
product than can be absorbed by solution while maintaining temperature
below 200 F (@ sea level) to prevent boiling and spattering.
Product can react EXPLOSIVELY with acids, aldehydes, and many other
organic chemicals 鈥? when mixing product with solutions containing such
chemicals, follow all of above mixing instructions, and add product very
gradually, while stirring constantly.
ALWAYS empty and clean containers of all residues before adding product, to
avoid possible EXPLOSIVE reaction between product and unknown residue.
Returnable containers should be shipped in accordance with supplier鈥檚
recomendations. Return shipments should comply with all federal, state, and
DOT regulations. All residual caustic potash should be removed from
containers prior to disposal.
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9. Environmental Procedures
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASE OR SPILLED
Leaks should be stopped. Spills should be contained and cleaned up
immediately and removed to chemical waste area. Spills should be sholveled
up or removed by using a vacuum truck (if liquid). Neutralize remaing traces
of material with any inorganic acid such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, nitric,
phosphoric, and acetic acid. The spill area should then be flushed with water
followed by a liberal covering of sodium bicarbonate. All clean-up material
should be removed and placed in approved containers, labeled and stored in a
safe place to await proper treatment or disposal. Spill on areas other then
pavement, e.g., dirt or sand, may be handled by removing the affected soils
and placing in approved containers. Persons performing clean-up work should
wear adequate personal protective equipment and clothing. Spills or releases
should be reported, if required, to the appropriate local, state, and federal
regulatory agencies.
CAUTION: Anhydrous Caustic Potash may react violently with acids and
water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
The materials resulting from clean-up operations may be hazardous wastes
and, therefore, subject to specific regulations. Package, store, transport, and
dispose of all clean-up materials and any contaminated equipment in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local health environmental
regulations. Shipments of waste materials may be subject to manifesting
requirements per applicable regulations. Appropriate disposal will depend on
the nature of each waste material and should be performed by competent and
properly permitted contractors. Ensure that all responsible federal, state, and
local agencies receive proper notification of spill and disposal of waste.
10.Additional Information
OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.1200 requires that information be provided to
employees regarding the hazards of chemicals by means of a hazard
communication program including labeling, material safety data sheets,
training and access to written records. We request that you, and it is your
legal duty to, make all information in this Material Safety Data Sheet available
to your employees.
To aid our customers in complying with regulatory requirements, SARA Title
III hazard categories for this product are indicated in Section 1. If the word
鈥淵ES鈥? appears next to any category, this product may be reportable by you
under the requirements of 40 CFR Part 370. Please consult those regulations
for details.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D1B, E
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11. Preparation Information
For additional Non-Emergency health, safety, or environmental information
telephone (716) 286-3081, or write to:
Occidental Chemical Corporation
Product Stewardship Department
360 Rainbow Boulevard South
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) covers the folllowing materials:
- Briquettes 90% - Crystal
- Flake 90% - Low Chloride 90%
- Briquettes - Flake Low Chloride
- Standard Flake - Standard Crystal
WARNING LABEL INFORMATION
Signal Word: DANGER
Statement of Hazards
Causes severe burns to skin and eyes
Contact with eyes can cause permanent eye damage
Inhalation of dust, mist or spray can cause severe lung damage
Can react violently with water, acids, and other substances
Precautionary Statements
Do not get into eyes, on skin, on clothing.
Avoid breathing dust, mist, or spray.
Do not take internally.
Use with adequate ventilation and wear respiratory protection when
exposure to dust, mist, or spray is possible.
When handling, wear chemical splash goggles, face shield, rubber
gloves, and protective clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling or contact 鈥? exposure can cause burns
which are not immediately painful or visible.
Keep container closed.
Product can react violently with water, acids, and other substances 鈥?
read Handling and Storage Instructions carefully before using.
Product is corrosive to tin, aluminum, zinc, and alloys containing these
metals, and will react violently with these metals in powder form.
Hazardous carbon monoxide gas can form upon contact with reducing
sugars, food and beverage products and can cause death in enclosed
spaces. Follow appropriate tank entry procedures.
FIRST AID
FOR EYES
OBJECT IS THE FLUSH MATERIAL OUT IMMEDIATELY THEN SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes, holding the lids part to ensure flushing
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of the entire surface. Washing eyes within several seconds is essential
to achieve maximum effectiveness. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
FOR SKIN
IMMEDIATELY wash contaminated areas with plenty of water for 15
minutes. Remover contaminated clothing and footwear and wash
clothing before reuse. Discard footwear which cannot be
decontaminated. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
IF INHALED
Remove to fresh air; if breathing is difficult, have trained person
administer oxygen. If respiration stops, give mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IF SWALLOWED
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. If
swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of
water. If available, give several glasses of milk. If vomiting occurs
spontaneously, keep airway clear. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
IN CASE OF LEAK OF SPILL
Leaks should be stopped. Spill, after containment, should be shoveled
up or removed by vacuum truck (if liquid) to chemical waste area.
Neutralize residue with dilute acid, flush spill area with water following
by liberal covering of sodium bicarbonate. Dispose of wash water and
spill by-products according to federal, state and local regulations.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Considerable heat is generated when product is mixed with water.
Therefore, when making solutions always carefully follow these steps.
ALWAYS wear ALL protective clothing described above. NEVER add
water to product. ALWAYS add product 鈥? with constant stirring 鈥?
slowly to surface of lukewarm (80-100 F) water, to assure product is
being completely dissolved as it is added.
If product is added too rapidly, or without stirring, and becomes
concentrated at bottom of mixing vessel, excessive heat may be
generated, resulting in DANGEROUS boiling and spattering and a
possible IMMEDIATE AND VIOLENT ERUPTION of highly caustic
solution.
NOTE: 50 pounds of product dissolved in 30 gallons of 90 F water will
raise temperature of resulting solution to approximately 180 F. Never
add more product then can be absorbed by solution while maintaining
temperature below 200 F (@ sea level) to prevent boiling and
spattering.
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Product can react EXPLOSIVELY with acids, aldehydes, and many other
organic chemicals 鈥? when mixing product with solutions containing
such chemicals, follow all of the above mixing instructions, and add
product very gradually, while stirring constantly.
ALWAYS empty and clean containers of all residues before adding
product, to avoid possible EXPLOSIVE reaction between product and
unknown residue.
Returnable containers should be shipped in accordance with supplier鈥檚
recommendations. Return shipments should comply with all federal,
state, and DOT regulations. All residual caustic potash should be
removed from containers prior to disposal.
DISPOSAL
The material resulting from clean-up operations may be hazardous
wastes and, therefore, subject to specific regulations. Package, store,
transport, and dispose of all clean-up materials and any contaminated
equipment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local
health enviromental regulations. Shipments of waste materials may
be subject to manifesting requirements per applicable regulations.
Appropriate disposal will depend on the nature of each waste material
and should be performed by competent and properly permitted
contractors. Ensure that all responsible federal, state, and local
agencies receive proper notification of disposal.
INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL REGULATIONS
This product contains:
CAS# NAME
1310583 Potassium Hydroxide (K(OH))
7732185 Water
HMIS RATING SYSTEM Heath 3 Flammability 0 Reactivity 2
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY LABEL 093M31867
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All information appearing hearin is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer
and /or recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be
accurate, Blue Cross Beauty Products, Inc. make no representations as to its
accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use are beyond Blue Cross Beauty Products鈥?
control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data under their own
operating conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their particular
purposes and they assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal of the
product, or from the publication of use of, or reliance upon, information contained
herein. This information relates only to the product designated here in, and does not
relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any other process.
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