SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00-281-9827
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:05/02/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-9827
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: >85%
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:ORAL RAT:365MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS OF EYES,
    SKIN AND RESPIRATORY OR GI TRACT,SEVERE REDNESS OF EYES,BLURRED
    VISION. CHRONIC: LUNGS OR G.I. TRACT DAMAGE,DERMATITIS;CORROSIVE TO
    ALL BODY TISSUE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;SEE MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.
    EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,CALL A PHYSICIAN AT
    ONCE. SKIN:WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL
    HELP  IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO2,FOAM,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;COLLECT SOLID
    MATERIAL IN AIR TIGHT CONTAINER OR DILUTE WITH WATER,USE SUITABLE
    INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL & RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.WASH THE
    SURFACE WITH PLENTY OF WA TER.
Neutralizing Agent:DIL,ACIDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM
    OXIDIZERS & ACIDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA OR RESPIRATOR FOR
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,FULL SKIN AND EYE
    PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=1320.C, 2408.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=361.C, 681.8F
Spec Gravity:2.044
pH:13.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:HYGROSCOPIC, ODORLESS, WHITE OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW
    LUMPS, RODS, PELLETS, OR FLAKES

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZER, ACID/METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:WATER/EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEAT,FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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