MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: Caustic Potash 45% Liquid
CA400-45
SECTION 01: PRODUCT INFORMATION AND COMPANY INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER:
PREPARED BY:
VERSION DATE:
TELEPHONE NO.:
EMERGENCY PHONE NO.:
CHEMICAL FAMILY
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
SYNONYMS:
Same as above
Production Department
01-Sep-14
(519) 451-1614
(613) 996-6666
Not Available
CHEMICAL FORMULA Not Applicable
Not Applicable
MATERIAL USE: Please Refer to technical literature
Caustic potash ; Potassium hydrate
SECTION 02: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous
Ingredients
Conc.
Approx. % C.A.S. #
45%
Potassium
Hydroxide
1310-58-3
LD/50
(RTE/SPEC)
273 mg/kg
LC/50
(RTE/SPEC)
N.Av.
TLV
N.Av.
SECTION 03: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
ROUTE OF ENTRY
Eyes:
Corrosive. May cause permanent eye damage.
Inhalation
Inhalation of mist may cause damage to nasal and respiratory passages.
Skin:
Ingestion:
Corrosive. Causes severe skin irritation with tissue destruction.
Causes burns to the mouth, throat and stomach. May cause severe damage of
gastrointestinal tract.
SECTION 04: FIRSTAID
Skin Contact:
Eye Contact:
Inhalation, Acute
Ingestion:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Inhalation: Remove person to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, get immediate medical
attention.
In case of contact, or suspected contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention immediately after flushing.
Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, get
immediate medical attention.
Do not induce vomiting. Slowly dilute with 1-2 glasses of water or milk and seek medical attention.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Never give anything by mouth if victim is
rapidly losing consciousness, unconscious or convulsing.
Notes to physician: Treatment based on sound judgment of physician and individual reactions of patient.
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SECTION 05: FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARD AND FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE?
No
FLASH POINT (TCC) (C):
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE (C)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
Not Available
IF YES, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
LEL(% BY VOL.): Not Available UEL(% BY VOL): Not Available
Not Available
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including
self-contained breathing equipment
Not Available
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Not Available
Not Available
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE
Not Available
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT:
SECTION 06: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Leak and Spill Procedure: Personal Precautionary Measures: Wear appropriate protective equipment.
Environmental Precautionary Measures: Prevent entry into sewers or streams, dike if
needed. Consult local authorities.
Procedure for Clean Up: Contain spillage or leakage in suitable container or contain in a
holding area. Recover with vacuum equipment such as a septic tank truck or neutralize with
weak acid solutions and flush with water. Avoid splashing or misting which could increase
health hazards.
SECTION 07: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Procedures and Storage Requirements
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Wash thoroughly after handling. When diluting,
add this product to water in small amounts to avoid spattering. Never add water to this material.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DILUTING CAUSTIC POTASH:
1. ALWAYS add caustic potash to water with constant agitation. NEVER add water to the caustic potash.
2. The water should be lukewarm (80 - 100F). NEVER start with hot or cold water. The addition of caustic potash to liquid will
cause a rise in temperature. If caustic potash becomes concentrated in one area, is added too rapidly, or is added to hot or
cold liquid, a rapid temperature increase can result in DANGEROUS mists, boiling or spattering which can cause an
immediate VIOLENT ERUPTION.
Avoid contact with organic materials and concentrated acids- may cause violent reactions. Caustic potash reacts with
magnesium, aluminum, zinc (galvanized), tin, chromium, brass and bronze, generating hydrogen which is explosive.
Caustic potash may react with various sugars to generate carbon monoxide. Hazardous carbon monoxide gas can form upon
contact with food and beverage products in enclosed vessels and can cause death.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed. Tanks must be diked. Place away from incompatible materials. Protect against
moisture, water and physical damage. Store between 60 - 120 F (15 - 48.8 C). Suitable storage material/coatings: Steel,
Plastic, PE (when dry).
Unsuitable: Aluminum or galvanized containers.
SECTION 08: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT / EXPOSURE CONTROLS
GLOVES/TYPE:
Rubber gloves. Nitrile gloves. Neoprene gloves.
EYE/TYPE:
Chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield to protect eyes and face, if product is handled
such that it could be splashed into eyes.
RESPIRATOR/TYPE:
OTHER/TYPE:
ENGINEERING CONTROL
Not normally needed. If exposure exceeds occupational exposure limits, use an appropriate
NIOSH-approved respirator. In misty atmospheres, use an approved mist respirator
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airbourne concentrations
of vapors below their respective threshold limit value.
SECTION 09: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIE
PHYSICAL STATE/APPEARANCE:
ODOUR:
Viscous Liquid
Odorless
ODOUR THRESHOLD:
N. Av.
> water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
1.450
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg @ 20C): 2 mm Hg
EVAPORATION RATE (Ether = 1):
VAPOUR DENSITY (Air=1):
N. Av.
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BOILING POINT (C):
Ph (% SOLUTION):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (% W/W)
N. Av.
>14
N. Av.
FREEZING POINT (C)
% VOLATILE (WT):
N. Av.
50%
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICALLY STABLE? Stable
IF NO, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBTANCES
IF YES, WITH WHICH ONES: Acids. Metals and alloys. Zinc. Tin. Aluminum. Organic chemicals. Nitrocarbons,
halocarbons.
SPECIAL REACTIVITY AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Flammable hydrogen gas.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EXPOSURE LIMIT OF MATERIAL
LC 50 OF MATERIAL, SPECIES AND ROUTE
LD 50 OF MATERIAL, SPECIES AND ROUTE
CARCINOGENICITY OF MATERIAL
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS:
IRRITANCY OF MATERIAL
SENSITIZING CAPABILITY OF MATERIAL
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
AQUATIC TOXICITY May be harmful to aquatic life.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL:
Disposal of Waste Method: Disposal of all wastes must be done in accordance with municipal,
provincial and federal regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an approved
waste management facility.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
TDG CLASSIFICATION Class 8, Potassium Hydroxide Solution
1814
UN NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
II
Special Provisions for Transport
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION D1B, E
D1B TOXIC MATERIALS
E CORROSIVE MATERIAL
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
ABBREVIATIONS USED: N.Av. = Not Available
N.App. / N.Ap. = Not Applicable
DISCLAIMER:
Although the information herein is to the best of our knowledge accurate, no guarantee
expressed or implied, is made regarding the information or the performance of any product. We
assume no liability for incidental or direct damages of any kind, no matter what, including
negligence.
SOURCES:
Supplier MSDS
For updated copies of an MSDS, please contact Anchem Sales at the address/phone number on Page 1 or fax
the MSDS Co-ordinator at (519) 451-4593.
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