MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT
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1079
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SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME: 1079
CHEMICAL NAME: Proprietary
CHEMICAL FAMILY: N/A
FORMULA: Proprietary
CAS NUMBER: N/A
EPA TSCA INVENTORY: None
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Corrosive liquid, n.o.s. RQ: Potassium hydroxide, liquid
or solution; Contains diethylaminoethanol
DOT HAZARD CLASS: Corrosive Material
DOT I.D. NUMBER: UN 1760
DOT LABEL(S): Corrosive
RQ PER EPA CERCLA REGS: Potassium Hydroxide CAS 1310-58-3 RQ 1000 pounds
Sodium Bisulfite CAS 7631-90-5 TQ 5000 pounds
EPA RCRA HAZ WASTE NO.: D002
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
ONE PERCENT OR GREATER NAME: Potassium Hydroxide Sodium Bisulfite
CAS NUMBER: 1310-58-3 7631-90-5
PERCENT: 1 to 5 1 to 2
Ceiling 2 mg/m3 TWA - 5 mg/m 3
TLV:
ONE PERCENT OR GREATER NAME: Diethylaminoethanol
CAS NUMBER: 100-37-8
PERCENT: 1-8
3
OSHA TLV (SKIN): TWA - 10 ppm, 50 mg/m
3
ACGIH TLV (SKIN): TWA - 10 ppm, 50 mg/m
CARCINOGEN 0.1 PERCENT OR GREATER: None
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.061 to 1.101
pH: 13.17 to 13.77
FLASH POINT (For 99.5% active): N/A
BOILING POINT (For 99.5% active): N/E
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm/Hg): N/E
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME (For 99.5% active): N/E
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1) (For 99.5% active): N/E
EVAPORATION RATE ( =1): N/E
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
REACTIVITY IN WATER: No
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Dark Brown/Organic Odor
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR % BY VOLUME: LOWER: N/E UPPER: N/E
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/E
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SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry Chemical, CO 2 , Halon, Water Spray or Standard Foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and
deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low area. Self
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and structural
firefighter's protective clothing will provide limited
protection. CALL CHEMTREC AT 1-800-424-9300 FOR
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Some of these materials may burn, but non of them ignites
readily. Flammable/poisonous gases may accumulate in
tanks and hopper cars.
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide, Oxide(s) of Nitrogen and Sulfur Dioxide
SECTION 5: HEALTH HAZARDS
Potassium Hydroxide Ceiling - 2 mg/m3
ACGIH THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV):
3
Sodium Bisulfite TWA - 5 mg/m
3
Diethylaminoethanol TWA - 10 ppm, 50 mg/m
3
OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL): Diethylaminoethanol TWA (skin) - 10 ppm, 50 mg/m
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation, Skin
TOXICITY DATA: N/E
NFPA HAZARD RATING
(0-1-2-3-4, 0=LEAST/4=MOST): Health 3 Flammability 2 Reactivity 0
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: 1. ACUTE OVER EXPOSURE
May cause burns to skin and eyes and respiratory irritation.
2. CHRONIC OVER EXPOSURE
None Reported.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Skin and Respiratory conditions.
CHEMICAL(S) LISTED AS CARCINOGEN
OR POTENTIAL CARC. BY NATIONAL
TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM: None
I.A.R.C. MONOGRAPHS: None
OSHA: None
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:1. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air; if not breathing, give
artificial respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Seek medical attention.
2. EYES: Flush with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes
and seek medical attention immediately.
3. SKIN: Flush with water while removing contaminated clothing.
Continue washing after clothing is removed. Wash contaminated
clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
4. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Drink water or milk to
dilute and seek medical attention.
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SECTION 6: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Water and acid. Contains caustic alkali which may react violently
with water, acid and a number of organic compounds. May react
with bronze, aluminum, tin and zinc. Avoid strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, oxide(s) of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A
SECTION 7: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE FOR LARGE SPILL/RELEASE: Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if you can do so
without risk. Dike far ahead of spill and move into
approved containers for later disposal.
PROCEDURE FOR SMALL SPILL/RELEASE: Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak of you can do it
without risk. Take up with sand or other noncombustible,
absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws or ordinances and regulations governing
handling, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste
materials and environmental protection.
SECTION 8: SPECIAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY: In misty atmosphere use an approved mist respirator.
If irritation occurs, use an approved air-purifying
respirator.
VENTILATION: Provide ventilation that will keep airborne contaminants
within prescribed limits.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Chemical goggles or face shield and neoprene gloves. Other
protection for skin and clothing is recommended.
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SECTION 9: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store away from strong acids. Product absorbs
CO2 from air. Keep containers closed and sealed.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Adding water and other substances may generate
excessive heat, spattering and mists. Solutions
may be viscous and slippery.
SECTION 10: MISCELLANEOUS
WATERTECH, Inc. has compiled the information contained in this MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET from sources believed to be reliable and to
represent current opinion on the subject when the MSDS was prepared. No warranty, guarantee or representation is made as to the correctness or
sufficiency of the information. The user of this product must determine for thems elves what safety measures are necessary to safely use this product,
either alone or in combination with other products.
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