SPARTAN CHEMICAL CO INC -- SNB-130  -- 7930-00F025401
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SNB-130
MSDS Date:06/01/1990
FSC:7930
NIIN:00F025401
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPARTAN CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:110 N WESTWOOD AVENUE
City:TOLEDO
State:OH
ZIP:43607
Country:US
Info Phone Num:419-531-5551
Emergency Phone Num:419-531-5551
Preparer's Name:THOMAS J MITCHELL
CAGE:23212
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPARTAN CHEMICAL CO INC. IPG INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS GROUP
Address:110 N WESTWOOD AVE
Box:City:TOLEDO
State:OH
ZIP:43607
Country:US
Phone:800-537-8990/419-531-5551
CAGE:23212

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM METASILICATE; SODIUM SILICATE; WATER GLASS; DISODIUM
    SALT SILIC ACID
CAS:6834-92-0
RTECS #:VV9275000
Fraction by Wt: 5-10%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(LAB ANIMAL) >500 & <5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
    FLUSH W/WATER. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE
    QUATITIES OF WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO ANY UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. OBTAIN  MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH THROUGH NORMAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T MIX W/STRONG ACIDS.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. AVOID PROLONGED
    BREATHING OF VAPORS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:AS REQUIRED
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION USUALLY SUFFICIENT.  LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION MAY BE REQUIRED FOR SOME OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PERCENT SOLID BY WEIGHT: 16-18%.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:18
Spec Gravity:1.149
pH: 13.5
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(BU AC=1) <1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT MIX WITH STRONG ACIDS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH THROUGH NORMAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM

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