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POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS IN METHANOL, < 0.25 Normal
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog Number:
6259, 6259.05, 6259.1, 6259.3, 6259.5, 6260, 6264, P-349, P-392, P-395, P-398, P-400, P070900, P070930,
P070990, PX-1009, PX-922, PX-958, SP070900, SP070930, SP070990
Product Identity:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTIONS IN METHANOL, < 0.25 Normal
Manufacturer's Name: Emergency Contact(24 hr) -- CHEMTREC庐
RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC Domestic: 800-424-9300
International: 703-527-3887
CAGE Code: 4TCW6, 0V553, 4XZQ2
Address:
Telephone Number For Information:
448 West Fork Dr
817-461-5601
Arlington, TX 76012
Date Prepared:
Revision: 13
3/16/99
Last Revised: 03/26/2007
Date Printed: 07/08/2008 8:36:17 am
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS Registry # Concentration ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
< 1.6 Not Available Not Available
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3
C 2 mg/m3 Not Available
Balance 200 ppm 200 ppm
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) 67-56-1
262 mg/m3 260 mg/m3
Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: Flammable liquid. Contact may cause dryness and cracking of the skin. May cause irritation of the respiratory system. Causes irritation
to the eyes. If ingested, give large quantity of water and induce vomiting. Call a physician. Wash areas of contact with water.
Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, liver.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation with burning and stinging with possible damage to the cornea and conjunctiva.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, upper respiratory tract and associated mucosa. Central nervous system effects include headache,
nervousness, tremors, acidosis, convulsions, dizziness, tearing, fatigue, nausea, somnolence, narcosis with stupor and loss of consciousness, circulatory
collapse, respiratory failure and death.
Skin Contact: Results in drying and cracking which can lead to secondary infections and dermatitis. Dermal absorption causes many of the symptoms of
inhalation.
Ingestion: Affects the brain, lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, eyes and respiratory system and can cause coma, blindness and death.
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None
IARC - No.
NTP - No.
OSHA - No.
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Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol).
Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol).
Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Potassium Hydroxide.
Section 4: First Aid Measures - In all cases, seek qualified evaluation.
Eye Contact: Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Skin Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion: Dilute immediately with water or milk. Induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: approximately 11掳C (Methanol) Method Used: CC
LFL: 7% (Methanol) UFL: 36% (Methanol)
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide for extinguishing the surrounding fire. Water spray can be used to dilute
spills to non-flammable mixtures.
Fire & Explosion Hazards: Moderate explosion hazard and dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, sparks and open flames. Above flash point,
vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above. Sensitive to static discharge.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back. Use water spray to blanket fire, cool fire exposed
containers, and to flush non-ignited spills or vapors away from fire.
Fire Fighting Equipment: Wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure
demand or other positive pressure mode.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Remove all sources of ignition. Contain spill. Do not flush to sewer. Absorb with suitable inert material (vermiculite, dry sand, etc) and place in a chemical waste
container for proper disposal in an approved waste disposal facility. Ventilate area of spill. Have extinguishing agent available in case of fire. Use non-sparking
tools and equipment. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
As with all chemicals, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Protect from freezing and physical damage. Store in secure,
flammable storage area away from all sources of ignition. Empty containers may be hazardous since they retain product residues.
Safety Storage Code: Flammable
Section 8: Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limit.
Respiratory Protection: Normal room ventilation is adequate. If the exposure limit is exceeded, a full facepiece respirator with organic vapor cartridge may be
worn.
Skin Protection: Chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid pH: Not Available.
Odor: Characteristic alcohol Boiling Point(掳C): Approximately 64.5
Solubility in Water: Inifinite Melting Point(掳C): Approximately -98
Specific Gravity: Approximately 0.8 Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
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Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents such as Nitrates, Perchlorates or Sulfuric Acid, heat, sparks, open flame. Will attack some forms of plastics, rubber
and coatings. May react with metallic aluminum and generate hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Acrid and irritating fumes, including toxic oxides of carbon, when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
LD50, Oral, Rat: (Methanol) 5628 mg/kg, (Potassium Hydroxide) 273 mg/kg, details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological Information: Methanol has slight acute and chronic toxicity to aquatic life.
Chemical Fate Information: Methanol is slightly persistent in water, with a half-life of between 2 to 20 days.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Do not flush to sewer. Absorb with suitable inert material (vermiculite, dry sand, earth) and place in a chemical waste container for proper disposal in an
approved waste disposal facility for incineration in a chemical incinerator equipped with scrubber and afterburner. Ventilate area of spill. Have extinguishing
agent available in case of fire. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Always dispose of in accordance with local, state and
federal regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Part Numbers: 6259-1, 6259-32, 6260-1, 6260-16, 6260-1CT, 6260-2.5, 6260-32, 6260-5, 6264-32, P-349 4-LT, P-349 LT, P-392 20-LT, P-392 4-LT,
P-392 LT, P-395 10-LT, P-395 20-LT, P-395 4-LT, P-395 LT, P-398 20-LT, P-398 4-LT, P-398 LT, P-400 4-LT, P-400 LT, PX-1009 20-LT, PX-922 10-LT,
PX-922 4-LT, PX-922 LT, PX-958 20-LT, PX-958 4-LT, SP070900-1A, SP070930-1A, SP070990-10F, SP070990-1A, SP070990-20F, SP070990-4F
D.O.T. Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, n.o.s., (Methanol)
D.O.T. Hazard Class: 3
U.N. / N.A. Number: UN1993
Packing Group: II
D.O.T. Label: 3
Section 15. Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all inclusive - selected regulation represented)
OSHA Status:These items meet the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) definition of a hazardous material.
TSCA Status:All components of this solution are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are mixtures (hydrates) of items listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Sara Title III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:Not Applicable.
Section 311/312 Hazardous Catagories:Acute, Chronic, Fire: Yes; Pressure, Reactivity: No
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:Not Applicable.
California: None Reported.
Pennsylvania: Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) is listed as an Environmental Hazard on the state's Hazardous Substances List. Potassium Hydroxide is
listed as an Environmental Hazard on the state's Hazardous Substances List.
RCRA Status: U154
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - 5,000 pounds. Potassium Hydroxide - 1,000 pounds.
WHMIS: B-2: Flammable and Combustible Material. Flammable Liquid. D-1B Poisonous and Infectious Material. Materials causing immediate and serious toxic
effects - Toxic Material. D-2A: Poisonous and Infectious Material. Materials causing other toxic effects - Very Toxic Material.
Section 16. Other Information
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NFPA Ratings:
Health: 1 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 Special Notice Key:None
HMIS Ratings:
Health: 1 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment:B (Protective Eyewear, Gloves)
Rev 1, 6-28-99: (Section 3) added respiratory system and liver to target organs.
Rev 2, 12-10-99: (Section 1) Revised emergency telephone number to CHEMTREC庐 800-424-9300.
Rev 3, 9-8-2000: Reformatted from WordPerfect庐 to Microsoft Word庐; (Section 1) added catalog number 6259.05, revised title from 0.01-0.1 Normal; (Section
2) revised concentration from < 1; (Section 7) added storage code; (Section 15) added Florida and Pennsylvania state references.
Rev 4, 10-09-2001: Reformatted to electronic data format.
Rev 5, 09-24-2002: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number P070990.
Rev 6, 09-07-2003: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number P070900.
Rev 7, 07-29-2004: (Section 1) added Solutions Plus catalog number P070930.
Rev 8, 11-17-2005: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number PX-922; (Section 15) revised WHMIS information.
Rev 9, 12-08-2005: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number P-349.
Rev 10, 01-09-2006: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number PX-958.
Rev 11, 05-22-2006: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number P-400.
Rev 12, 09-20-2006: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog number P-398.
Rev 13, 03-26-2007: (Section 1) added Red Bird catalog numbers P-392 and PX-1009.
When handled properly by qualified personnel, the product described herein does not present a significant health or safety hazard. Alteration of
its characteristics by concentration, evaporation, addition of other substances, or other means may present hazards not specifically addressed
herein and which must be evaluated by the user. The information furnished herein is believed to be accurate and represents the best data
currently available to us. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY assumes no legal responsibility or
liability whatsoever resulting from its use.
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