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                 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 10%
                         Jorgensen
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                      IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: Potassium Hydroxide, 10%
DATE: October 1991
DISTRIBUTOR: JORGENSEN LABORATORIES, INC.
  1450 N. VAN BUREN AVE.
  LOVELAND, CO 80538
PRODUCT INFORMATION & EMERGENCY PHONE: (800) 535-5053                                   
FAX: (303) 663-5042
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                        INGREDIENTS
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Potassium Hydroxide
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                  PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
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HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly
  after handling.
DOT HAZARD CLASS: Not regulated.
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                    EMERGENCY/FIRST AID
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See First Aid Procedures under HEALTH HAZARD DATA.
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                       PHYSICAL DATA
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APPEARANCE: Colorless liquid.
ODOR: None.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete.
BOILING POINT: No information found.
MELTING POINT:: No information found.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: No information found.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): No information found.
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): No information found.
EVAPORATION RATE (butyl acetate = 1): No information found.
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%): No information found.
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                   FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT: Noncombustible
FIRE & EXPLOSION: Not considered to be a fire or explosion
  hazard.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use any means suitable for
  extinguishing surrounding fire.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: No information found.
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                      REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and
  storage.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: No information found.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: No incompatibility data found.
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                    HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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EXPOSURE/HEALTH EFFECTS:
  INHALATION: May cause irritation.
  INGESTION: Swallowing dilute potassium hydroxide may
    cause burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus and
    gastrointestinal tract. May cause nausea, vomiting and
    diarrhea.
  SKIN CONTACT: May cause irritation.
  EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation, redness, pain and
    possible damage to eyes.
FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
  INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention
    for any breathing difficulty.
  INGESTION: Give large quantities of water or milk. Never
    give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get
    medical attention immediately.
  SKIN EXPOSURE: In case of contact, wash well with mild
    soap and water. If irritation develops, get medical
    attention.
  EYE EXPOSURE: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least
    15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
    occasionally. Get medical advice.
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           PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
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LEAK/SPILL DISPOSAL INFORMATION: Flush with large
  quantities of water and wipe up with paper towels. Small
  quantities may be disposed of in the sewer.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Ensure compliance with local, state and
  federal regulations.
HANDLING & STORAGE: Keep in a tightly closed container,
  stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources
  of ignition and flame.
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               OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL MEASURES
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AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS: No information found.
VENTILATION: General room ventilation is usually adequate.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear resistant gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Use chemical safety goggles.
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The information contained herein is provided in good faith
and is believed to be correct as of the date hereof.
However, Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. makes no
representation as to the comprehensiveness of accuracy of
the information. It is expected that individuals receiving
the information will exercise their independent judgement
in determining its appropriateness for a particular
purpose. Accordingly, Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. will not
be responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the
use of or reliance upon such information.
NO REPRESENTATIONS, OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH
RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR TO THE
PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.
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APPROVED BY: Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc.
REPRESENTING: Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc.
DATE: 04/04/96                        COMPAS Code: 13100160
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