MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET KOH Prepared by: : 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Petropath Fluids (India) Pvt. Ltd NO.37 & 38 2ND FLOOR, K.N.GOVINDA REDDY LAYOUT, NEAR AREKERE MICO LAYOUT, B.G.ROAD, BANGALORE Phone: , Mobile: Trade Name : Caustic Potash-Anhydrous (All grades) Chemical Name : Potassium Hydroxide 2. PHYSICAL DATA Boiling Point :( mm Hg: C Density : NA Melting Point : c Sp. Gr. (H2 O=1) : 20 0 C Odor : No distinct odor Appearance : White solid Solubility in water : Completely Soluble ph : 0.01 Moles/liter has ph REACTIVITY Incompatibility : Avoid direct contact with water. This product may be added slowly to water or acids with dilution and agitation to avoid a violent exothermic reaction. When handling this product avoid contact with aluminum, tin, zinc, and alloys containing these metals. Do not mix strong acids without dilution and agitation to prevent violent or explosive reaction. Avoid contact with leather, wool, acids, organic halogen compounds, or organic nitro compounds. Stability : Under normal conditions, this material is stable. Hazardous Polymerization : Material is not known to polymerize.

2 Hazardous Decomposition : None

3 Ingredient Material code CAS No. % Hazard Potassium Hydroxide Corrosive 5. HMIS/ NFPA HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 0= LEAST 1=SLIGHT 2= MODERATE 3=HIGH 4=EXTREME Health:- 3 Fire:- 0 Reactivity: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Flash Point:- None, Flammable Limits:- LEL: NA, UEL: NA Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Avoid direct contact of this product with water since this can cause a violet exothermic reaction. Protective clothing and pressure demand, self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn by firefighters in areas where product is stored. Unusual Fire/ Explosion Hazardous: None Extinguishing media : This product is not combustible spray, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical may be used in areas where this product is stored. 7. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION Exposure and Effects: Skin : Destructive to tissues contacted and produces severe burns. A latent period may exist between exposure and sense of irritation. Eyes : Destructive to eye tissues on contact. Will cause severe burns that result in damage to the eyes including blindness. Inhalation : Airborne concentrations of dust, mist, or spray may cause damage to the upper-respiratory tract and even to the lung tissue proper which could produce chemical pneumonia, depending upon severity of exposure. Ingestion : Swallowing can cause severe burns and complete tissue perforation of mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Permissible Exposure Limits : (for air contaminants) Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Skin : Immediately wash contaminated areas with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash clothing before reuse and discard footwear which cannot be decontaminated. Seek medical attention immediately.

4 Eyes : Object is to flush material out immediately then seek medical attention. Immediately, flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 14 minutes, holding lids apart to ensure flushing of the entire surface. Washing eves within several seconds is essential to achieve maximum effectiveness. Seek medical attention immediately. Inhalation : Remove to fresh air; if breathing is difficult, have trained person administer oxygen. If respiration stops, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention. Ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If swallowed, Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. If available, give several glasses of milk. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep airway clear. Seek medical attention immediately. 8. HANDLING AND USE PRECAUTIONS Handling and Storage Precautions: Do not get into eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid breathing dust, mist, or spray. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation and use respiratory protection when exposure to dust, mist or spray is possible. When handling, wear chemical splash goggles, face shield, rubber gloves and protective clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling or contact-exposure can cause burns which are not immediately painful or visible. Keep container closed. Product can react violently with water, acids, and other substances-read special mixing and handling instructions below carefully before using. Product is corrosive to tin, aluminum, zinc and alloys containing these metals, and will react violently with these metals in powder form. Hazardous carbon monoxide gas can form upon contact with reducing sugars and food and beverage products in enclosed spaces and can cause death. Follows appropriate tank entry procedures. Waste Disposal Methods: The materials resulting from clean-up operations may be hazardous wastes and, therefore, subject to specific regulations. Package, store, transport, and dispose of all clean-up accordance with, SPCB environmental regulations. Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled: Leaks should be stopped, Spills should be contained and cleaned up immediately and removed to chemical waste area. Spills should be shoveled up or removed by using a vacuum truck (if liquid). Neutralize remaining traces of material with any dilute inorganic acid such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, nitric, phosphoric, and acetic acid. The spill area should then be flushed with water

5 followed by liberal covering of sodium bicarbonate. All clean up material should be removed and placed in approved containers, labeled and stored in a safe place to await proper treatment or disposal. Persons performing clean-up work should wear adequate personal protective equipment and clothing. 9 HYGINE CONTROL MEASURES Ventilation Requirements: Local exhaust Eyes Protection: Chemical goggles Gloves: Chemical impervious gloves Other Protective clothing or equipment: Respirator:- Approved respirator 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS, IF ANY The data presented in MSDS is obtained from published literature and are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. The user is cautioned to have his own hazard evaluation and to rely upon his own determinations