Specifications

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NOTICE: WHILE ROSEMOUNT ANALYTICAL BELIEVES THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS VALID AND
ACCURATE, ROSEMOUNT ANALYTICAL MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO ITS VALIDITY,
ACCURACY, OR CURRENCY. ROSEMOUNT ANALYTICAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR OTHERWISE RESPONSIBLE
IN ANY WAY FOR USE OF EITHER THIS INFORMATION OR THE MATERIAL TO WHICH IT APPLIES. DISPOSAL OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS.
Sheet 2 of 2 April 1997
SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Threshold limit value:
NA
Routes of Entry:
Inhalation, eyes, skin, ingestion
Effects of overexposure :
Corrosive to tissue. Inhalation of mist may cause respiratory tract
damage,
Emergency & First Aid
Procedures:
Eyes - Corrosive
, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call
a physician.
Skin - Corrosive
, remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap or mild
detergent and large amounts of water at least 15 minutes. Call a
physician.
Inhalation - Corrosive
, remove to fresh air immediately. Get medical
attention immediately.
Ingestion - Corrosive/toxic
, give water or milk immediately and allow
vomiting to occur, keeping head below hips to prevent aspiration. Get
medical attention immediately.
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
Steps to be taken in case material
is released or spilled :
Neutralize with dilute acid, take up with sand or other absorbent
material and place in container for disposal.
Waste disposal method :
Disposal must be in accordance with standards applicable to
generators of hazardous waste, 40CFR262. EPA Hazardous waste
number D002.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory protection :
NA
Ventilation :
mechanical (general)
Protective gloves :
rubber gloves
Eye protection :
splash proof or dust-resistant safety goggles with face shield
Other protective equipment :
appropriate protective clothing and equipment to prevent possibility of
skin contact. Eye wash fountain, safety shower.
SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be taken in
handling and storing :
Store away from incompatible substances.
Other precautions:
none
SECTION X. TRANSPORTATION DATA
DOT Hazard Classification 49CFR172.101: Potassium Hydroxide Solution, Class 8, UN1814, Packing Group
II
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Exceptions: When transported by Air 49CFR173.154 (b) (1) + (2)
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Exceptions: By Motor Vehicle or Rail Car 49CFR173.154 (d) (1)
IATA Hazard Classification 4.2: Potassium Hydroxide Solution, Class 8, UN1814, Packing Group II
Exceptions: 2.8 (Ltd. Qty.)