Caustic Potash Material Safety Data

CAUSTIC POTASH LYES

MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Technical Name                     potassium hydroxide    50% Lye

Synonyms                                caustic potash lye, potassium hydrate

Chemical Formula                KOH

Chemical Classification      Inorganic alkali

Hazard Class                          corrosives – 8

Cas Registry No.                    1310-58-3

UN No                                     1814

Haz. Chem Code                    2R

Hazardous Waste ID No.   16

Product Use:

Used in the Manufacture of Soft Soap, Nickle Cadmium Batteries, Extraction of Petroleum Products. It is used as drying agent for Sulphur Dioxide, carbondioxide etc.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Hazardous ingredient         potassium hydroxide

Concentration                         —–

CAS/UN NO         

LC 50

LD 50

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

State                                           Liquid        

Molecular weight                  56.11      

Vapour pressure                   —-

Melting Point                         —-

Colour                            Colourless

Specific gravity           1.49

Vapour Density           —-

Boiling Point               132° C       

Odour                                       Odourless

Water solubility                   soluble

PH                                             14

Freezing Point                      —-

Others                                     —-

FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flammability                                           NON FLAMMABLE

Auto ignition temperature                   —–

Sensitivity to  chemical impact          None

REACTIVITY 

Chemical Stability                STABLE

Reactivity                        Attack Metals Aluminium, Lead, Tin, Zinc.   Violent Reaction With Acids And  Halogenated Hydrocarbons.

Explosive Reaction With Others,Nitrobenzene, Nitromethene.

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Route of Entry      

Skin Contact, Ingestion,Vapor Inhalation.

Effects on acute exposure   

Skin Contact: Corrosive, Pain, Burns.

Ingestion : Inflammation, Scar, perforation,

Sensitization to Material      : —-

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Storage requirement      

Storage Tanks of mild steel construction.Plastic Drums or carboys.

Engineering Controls

Ventilation, Dike Walls,vent on storage tank and transfer piping.

Leak, Spill Handling

Containment of Leak, Prevent enter into drains, sewers.Area should be washed with large amounts of water.

Waste Disposal      

Washings, Effluents shall be neutralised before disposal.                                 

TDG Flammability                 —-

Explosive range                      —-

Incompatibility

Acid, others, halogenated hydrocarbons.

Metals: Aluminium, Lead, Tin, Zinc

Dangerous reaction Products

HYDROGEN GAS

Permisible limits

TLV(C) = 2Mg/M3

Flash Point                                          —-

Hazardous combustion products       Toxic furnes of K20.

Sensitivity to Static Discharge             None

Lethal dose

LD ₅₀= 365 Mg/Kg. (Oral-Rat)

Effects on Chronic Exposure

Distructive of human tissue, Dermititis.

Synergistic materials     :—-

Handling Methods

Pumping

Personal Protective Equipment

Face shield, gloves, Gum boots  protective Clothing.

Special Shipping Information     —-

EMERGENCY / FIRST – AID MEASURES

Fire extinguishment                  —-

Special procedure                      —-

First – Aid                                                                                                                Antidotes

Skin : Remove Contaminated Clothing. Thorough Washing Affected Area.

Eyes : Wash Throughly With Running Water atleast 15 Minutes. Irrigation Of Eyes May Be  Continue Until Medical Aid Sought.

Ingestion: Rinse Mouth, Large Intake Of Water, Do Not Induce Vomiting. Get Medical Attention Soon.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Deluge water shower, Eye wash fountain shall be located close to chemicals handling area.

MANUFACTURER/ SUPPLIER / CONSUMER DATA

THE ANDHRA SUGARS LIMITED                                                     

Chemicals & Fertilisers Division.

kovvur – 534 350, A.P.

Phones: 231597,231598,231599

Grams : CHEMICALS

Fax       : 08813 – 231218

DISCLAIMER.

The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation, guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as it’s accuracy, suitability for a particular application or results to be obtained from them. It is however, ensured that the information contained in the material safety data sheet is relevant to the product manufactured I handled or sold as the case may be by US.