| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2358 |
| Health: | 3 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| 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 5 Molar Solution |
| 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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Water, Deionized ASTM Type II | CAS# 7732-18-5 | Balance | v/v | None Established |
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Potassium Hydroxide | CAS# 1310-58-3 | 28% | w/v | OSHA PEL 2 mg/mƒ |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Thoroughly clean clothing and shoes before reuse.
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: | Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Negligible fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. |
| 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 |
Take up with sand or other inert material and place in conatier for later disposal. Neutralize with weak acid.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry place. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep containers tightly closed. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:None required
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | Information not available | Specific Gravity | Information not available
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| Boiling Point: | Information not available |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | ~72% |
| Vapor Pressure: | Information not available |
Evaporation Rate: | Information not available |
| Vapor Density: |
Information not available |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
Not applicable |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Colorless, odorless liquid |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point: |
Not flammable |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, may ignite combustibles. |
Materials to Avoid:
Acids, Acrolein, alcohols, aluminum, Chlorine, Halogenates |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not known to occur |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Not reported to occur under normal conditions |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| DANGER! CORROSIVE! May reactswith water to generate heat. Corosive by skin contact, eye contact, inhalation, and ingestion. Target organs: No data available. Toxic by ingestion. At increased risk from exposure are persons with preexisting skin and eye conditions. |
| DOT Classification: Potassium hydroxide solution, 8, UN1814, 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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