J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE,3140 -- 6810-00-234-8366 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE,3140
MSDS Date:08/22/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8366
=== 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:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:201 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
Preparer's Name:NOT KNOWN
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
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

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Minumum % Wt:85.
Maxumum % 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:LD50 ORAL RAT IS 365 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION CAN CAUSE BURNS OF
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, ULCERATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. EYE CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE BURNS & PERMANENT DAMAGE. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE BURNS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE  SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT,
    STOMACH& MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC- LUNG DAMAGE. TARGET ORGANS:EYES,
    SKIN, LUNGS, GI TRACT
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, MOUTH,
    THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NON-IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS APART.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:DO
    NOT INDUCE VOM ITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNTOF WATER
    FOLLOWED BY DILUTED VINEGAR, FRUIT JUICE OR WHITE OF EGGS, BEATEN
    WITH WATER.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS WITH
    WATER. SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY BE PRODUCED TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS. PRODUCES EXPLOSIVE H2 GAS WITH MOST METAL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
    MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAIENR AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA.
    FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:J. T. BAKER NEUTRACIT (R)-2 OR BUCAIM CAUSTIC
    NEUTRALIZERS

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA. ISOLATE
    FROM INCOMPATIBLES. VIOLENT REACTION CAN OCCUR WHEN MIXED WITH
    WATER/ACID. NEVER ADD WATER TO PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUSTS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
    ON CLOTHING. MATERIAL IS HYGROSCOPIC. STORAGE COLOR CODE: WHITE
    STRIPE (STORE SEPARATELY). KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. UP TO 43 PPM, A HIGH-EFFICIENCY
    PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS, A NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING A PPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE
    WORN TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH & SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1320.C, 2408.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=360.C, 680.F
Spec Gravity:2.04
pH:14 1 M
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO LIGHT YELLOW PELLETS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, STRONG ACIDS, ALUMINUM, TIN, ZINC, ORGANIC MATERIALS,
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM HYDROGEN UPON REACTION WITH
    MOST METALS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE
    WITH ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA
    HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D002, D003 (CORROSIVE, REACTIVE WASTE).
    REPORTABLE QUANTITY IS 1000 LBS.

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