CAUSTIC POTASH FLAKES
MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Technical Name : POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Synonyms : CAUSTIC POTASH, POTASSIUM HYDRATE
Chemical Formula : KOH
Chemical Classification : INORGANIC ALKALI
Hazard Class : CORROSIVES – 8
Cas Registry No. : 1310-58-3
UN No : 1823
Haz. Chem Code : 2R
Hazardous Waste ID No. : 16
Product Use: Used in the manufacture of soft soap, nickle cadmium storage batteries, it is used as absorbing 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
SOLID FLAKES
Molecular weight : 56.11
Vapour pressure : —-
Melting Point : 360O C
Colour : WHITE
Specific gravity : 2.C44
Vapour Density : —–
Boiling Point : 1320° C
Odour : ODOURLESS
Water solubility : SOLUBLE
PH : 13.5
Freezing Point : —-
Others : HYGROSCOPIC DELIQUESENT.
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flammability : NON FLAMMABLE
Auto ignition temperature : —
Sensitivity to chemical impact : STABLE
REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability : STABLE
Reactivity
exothermic reaction with water , violent reaction with acids and halogenated hydrocarbons, explosive reaction with ethers, nitrobenzene, nitromethene.
TDG Flammability : —-
Explosive range : —-
Incompatibility
water, acids, combustible materials, metals like aluminium, tin, zinc, Dangerous reaction Products.
HYDROGEN GAS
Flash Point : —-
Hazardous combustion products : TOXIC FUMES OF K2 O.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge : STABLE
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route of Entry
skin contact, ingestion,dust inhalation.
Effects on acute exposure
vapour : pungent, cough, lung edema
skin contact: corrosive, pain, burns.
ingestion : corrosive, scars, perforation.
Sensitization to Material : —
Permisible limits : TLV(C) = 2MG/M 3
Lethal dose
LD50 (ORAL – RAT) = 365 MG/KG.
Effects on Chronic Exposure
distructive effect on human tissue, dermititis
Synergistic materials : —
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Storage requirement
metal drums or hepe bags with alkathyne liners
indoor storage in godowns.
Engineering Controls
raised floors to avoid entry of rain water clean, dry and well ventilated area.
Handling Methods
manual
Personal protective equipment
goggle/face shield,hand gloves, gum boot, protective clothing.
Leak, Spill Handling
spilled material to be collected as heap (s) and kept covered until transferred into new bags. area shall be cleaned and throughly washed with water.
Waste Disposal
effluents should be treated before disposal,
EMERGENCY / FIRST – AID MEASURES
Fire extinguishment
dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide.
Special Shipping Information :—
Special procedure
large amounts of water shall not be used in fire fighting.
First – Aid Antidotes
eyes : remove contaminated clothing. thorough washing affected are.
skin : wash thoroughly with running water at least for 15 minutes.
ingestion: rinse mouth, large intake of water, do not induce vomiting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Drench water shower must be located near the chemical handling area.
MANUFACTURER / SUPPUER / 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.
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.
