J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- 3140 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00-136-6000
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3140 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:10/20/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-136-6000
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:5B970
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY SUB OF RICHARDSON-VICKS INC
Address:995 ZEPHYR AVE
Box:City:HAYWARD
State:CA
ZIP:94544-7917
Country:US
Phone:UNK
CAGE:5B970
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
Company Name:TITE PAK INC
Address:319 W POPLAR ST
Box:City:NORRISTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:19401-3236
Country:US
CAGE:9K580

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:365 MG/KG (ORAL-RAT) LD50
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF DUST IS
    IRRITATING AND MAY BE SEVERELY DAMAGING TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES
    AND/OR LUNGS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE  BURNING OF MOUTH AND
    STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS CHEMICAL
    IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS. EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF DUST IS IRRITATING AND
    MAY BE SEVERELY DAMAGING TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES AND/OR LUNGS.
    INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE	BURNING OF MOUTH AND STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,GIVE CPR.
    CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL A PHYSICAN. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
    WITH PLENTY OF W ATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WATER TO DRINK. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.
    CALL A PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR OTHER
    SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA, WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND SCBA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS WITH
    WATER. SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY BE PRODUCED TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS. REACTS WITH METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR LARGE SPILL (NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED FOR
    4OZ SIZE). "SHOVEL" UP MATERIAL WITH CLEAN TOOL AND PLACE INTO A
    CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AN D COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH
    RESIDUEW/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:J.T.BAKER NEUTRACIT-2 (R) CAUSTIC NEUTRALIZER IS
    RECOMMENDED FOR SPILLS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN CORROSIVE-PROOF AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SELECT NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR BASED UPON
    CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORK PLACE. A DUST/MIST FILTER IS
    RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AS REQUIRED TO
    MAINTAIN VAPOR AND MIST CONCENTRATIONS BELOW PELS EST. BY OSHA
Protective Gloves:RUBBER (NEOPRENE).
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, APRON, WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLYU AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATINH,
    DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
POISON! DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. DO NOT
    GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID SPATTERING BY SLOWLY
    ADDING TO SOLUTION. AVOID BREATHING DUST. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED 
    CONTAINER. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1320.C, 2408.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=360.C, 680.F
Spec Gravity:2.04
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW PELLETS. NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,STRONG ACIDS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, ZINC, ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL EVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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