INTERNATIONAL MINERALS & CHIMICAL CORP. -- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00-850-7787
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-850-7787
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:INTERNATIONAL MINERALS & CHIMICAL CORP.
City:DES PLAINES
State:IL
Info Phone Num:800-424-9300
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
CAGE:GO916
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INT'L MINERAL & CHEM (UNISOL CHEM,DISTR)
CAGE:4U454
Company Name:INTERNATIONAL MINERALS AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION
CAGE:GO916

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 30%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:STRING IRRITANT-DESTROYS HUMAN TISSUE,

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

First Aid:EYES:WASH EYES FOR 15 MIN. WITH LARGE AMT. OF WATER.
    SKIN:WASH WITH LARGE AMTS OF WATER IF INGESTED: DONOT INDUCE
    VOMIT-NEUTRALIZE WITH FRUIT JUICE OR DILUTE VINEGAR. SEE A DOCTOR.
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING & SHOES.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE LARGE VOLUME OF WATER, BUT DO NOT SPLASH
    ITS SOLUTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN THE SPILL WITH DIKES & PUMP TO
    SALVAGE. NEUTRALIZE THE REMAINDER OR SMALL SPILLS WITH DILUTE
    ACETIC ACID AND FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE. USE ONLY IRON OR
    IRON NICKEL ALLOY IN VALVES & FITTING.
Other Precautions:REACTION WITH ZINC & OTHER METALS PRODUCES HYDROGEN
    GAS WHICH PRESENTS A FLAMMABILITY AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZ.

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

Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON & SAFETY SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:>100.C, 212.F
Vapor Pres:17.
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:1.45
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:55

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM,TIN,ZINC & LEAD; CHLORIN. HYDROCARB. & NITROPARAFF
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN FROM RX. WITH METALS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID,AND FLUSH WITH
    COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER.

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