Potassium hydroxide MSDS.doc

Potassium hydroxide Section 1. Product Identification Synonyms: Caustic, Caustic soda, Potassium hydrate Chemical Name: Potassium hydroxideMolecular Weight: 56.11Chemical Formula: KOH Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingredient: Potassium Hydroxide CAS No: 1310-58-3 Percent: 90% Hazardous: Yes Section 3. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: white solidOdor: OdorlessSolubility: CompleteSpecific Gravity: 2.04% Volatiles by volume @ 20c: 36.5Boiling Point:1320C Melting Point: 360.4C Vapor Density (Air=1): Not Available Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Negligible. Evaporation Rate: Not Available Section 4. First Aid Measures Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, 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. Get medical attention immediately. Skin: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician, immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Eye: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately. Note to Physician: Perform endoscopies 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 balance, electrolytes, and fluid intake are also required. Chronic: Not Available Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures Flash Point (Method Used): Not ApplicableFlammable Limits (% by Volume in Air): LEL - Not EstablishedUEL - Not Established Fire Explosion: Not considered to be a fire and explosion hazard. Hot or molten material can react violently with water.Can react with certain metals,