REGIONAL MEDIA LABORATORIES (REMEL LABS) -- 21-230 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 10%-50 ML  -- 6550-01-354-9409
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:21-230 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 10%-50 ML
MSDS Date:02/18/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-354-9409
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:REGIONAL MEDIA LABORATORIES (REMEL LABS)
Address:12076 SANTA FE DR
Box:14428
City:LENEXA
State:KS
ZIP:66215-3519
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-255-6730
Emergency Phone Num:913-888-0939
CAGE:7V410
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:REMEL INC
Address:12076 SANTA FE DRIVE
Box:14428
City:SHAWNEE MISSION
State:KS
ZIP:66215-3519
Country:US
Phone:913-888-0939/800-255-6730
CAGE:7V410

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:GLYCERINE, 1,2,3,-TRIHYDROXYPROPANE, GLYCEROL, ANHYDROUS
    GLYCERINE, GLYCERIN
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (VAPOR)

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CORROSIVE, BURNS,
    IRRITATION. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, BURNS,
    CORROSIVE. INGSSTION: POISON, HARMFUL/FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE, SKIN OR RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NECESSARY. INGESTION:
    GIVE LARGE AMOUNT OF DILUTED VINEGAR, LEMON OR ORANGE JUICE, FOLLOW
    W/MILK OR WHIT ES OF EGGS BEATEN IN WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CORROSIVE, CONTACT W/SOME METALS CAN
    GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN SPILL,
    NEUTRALIZE W/DILUTE ACID & ABSORB W/INERT MATERIAL. SCOOP UP &
    PLACE IN APPROVED DOT CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT 36-46F.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR RESPIRATOR
    W/NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FUME HOOD
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:>1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(ETHER = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER/FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS/ORGANIC HALOGEN
    COMPOUNDS/TRICHLOROETHYLENE/NITROMETHANE/METALS/ALUMINUM/TIN/ZINC/H
    YDROGEN GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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