| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2354 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 3 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Potassium Hydroxide 0.5 Normal in IPA |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | N/A |
| RTECS: | None |
| C.A.S | See Below |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Isopropyl Alcohol (2-propanol) | CAS# 67-63-0 | Balance | V/V | OSHA TWA 400 ppm, STEL 500 ppm |
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Potassium Hydroxide | CAS# 1310-58-3 | 2.8% | W/V | OSHA PEL 2 mg/mƒ |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | FLAMMABLE! Vapor air mixtures are explosive and may travel to distant ignition source and flash back. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Eliminate Ignition Sources. Absorb with vermiculite or other inert material. Place in container.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Keep away from heat and flame. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Use with adequate ventilation. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:Use in well ventilated area, or organic respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | ~-89 deg C | Specific Gravity | 0.8
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| Boiling Point: | ~82 Deg C |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | ~97% |
| Vapor Pressure: | ~33 @25 deg C |
Evaporation Rate: | 1.7 |
| Vapor Density: |
~2.1 (air = 1) |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
~389 Deg C |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Clear to slight turbid liquid. Alcohol smell |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
~2.0% |
| Flash Point: |
~12 Deg C (closed cup) |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
~12.0% |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat and ignition sources. |
Materials to Avoid:
Strong oxidizers, metals strong bases, amines. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not known to occur |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Not known to occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Conditions aggravated/target organs: Persons with preexisting skin, eye or respiratory problems may be more susceptible. Acute: Irritation to eyes, lungs, mucous membranes and GI tract, nausea vomiting, narcosis, drowsiness, dizziness, Chronic: Dermatitis, eye damage. Corrosive effects. Acute-Irritation and burns to skin, eyes, lungs, mucous membranes, and GI tract. |
| DOT Classification: Flammable Liquid, Corrosive n.o.s., (Isopropanol, Potassium Hydroxide),3, UN2924, PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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