CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 2%  -- 6810-00D005395
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 2%
MSDS Date:01/04/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D005395
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 365 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT.
    INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC,
    NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:ADDOMINAL PAIN.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
    IRRIITATION PERSISTS. SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MIN.
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS . INGESTION-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER.
    IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER.
    INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS HARD;
    PERFORM CPR. KEEP WARM & QUIET.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING. ABSORB
    MATERIAL WITH SUIT ABLE ABSORBENT & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND
    FREEZING. SEPERATE FROM INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
    SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION., 8, UN1814, II, CORROSIVE.

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

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE WITH WATER.
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MATERIAL DOES NOT POLYMERIZE, ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POTASSIUM OXIDES AT VERY HIGH
    TEMPERATURES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

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