Material Safety Data Sheet

DiversiTech Corporation
DOC27321
6650 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Chemical Emergency: P 800-255-3924
P 678.542.3600
F 678.542.3700
Triple-D
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3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT CAS NO EINECs NO % or HAZARD RISK
Water 7732-18-5 60-80
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 215-181-3 10-20 C R35
Sodium silicate 1344-09-8 215-685-3 1 0-20 Xi R34, R37
Metanil Yellow Dye 587-98-4 587-98-4 <0.01
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:
give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Give large quantities of water or milk if available. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. All the nearest poison control center or the
National Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 for advice.
Skin Contact:
contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician, immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Eye Contact:
upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Note to Physician: Perform endoscopy in all cases of suspected potassium hydroxide ingestion.
In cases of severe esophageal corrosion, the use of therapeutic doses of steroids should be
considered. General supportive measures with continual monitoring of gas exchange, acid-base
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Explosion:
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Special Information:
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other
positive pressure mode.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill.
with water, neutralized with dilute acid such as acetic, hydrochloric or sulfuric. Absorb neutralized
caustic residue on clay, vermiculite or other inert substance and package in a suitable container for
disposal. US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in
excess of 15,000 pounds. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center
is [phone]. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Remove unnecessary personnel
from the area of the spill.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from physical damage. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated
area away from sources of heat, moisture and incompatibilities. Store above 16C (60F) to prevent
freezing. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product
residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Do not
store with aluminum or magnesium. Do not mix with acids or organic materials. Keep this and all
chemicals out of the reach of children. Wash thoroughly after handling.