DUBOIS CHEMICALS INC -- LIQUA-SAFE, 02858 -- 7930-01-069-3291 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIQUA-SAFE, 02858
MSDS Date:10/20/1988
FSC:7930
NIIN:01-069-3291
MSDS Number: BLBCZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DUBOIS CHEMICALS INC
Address:3630 E KEMPER ROAD
City:SHARONVILLE
State:OH
ZIP:45241
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-438-2647
Emergency Phone Num:513-554-2000 OR 800-543-4906
Preparer's Name:M. ANTOSIAK
CAGE:DUBOI
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DU BOIS CHEMICALS INC
Address:3630 E KEMPER ROAD
Box:City:SHARONVILLE
State:OH
ZIP:45241
Country:OH
Phone:800-438-2647
CAGE:0DHY4
Company Name:DUBOIS CHEMICALS DIV OF CHEMED CORP
Address:3630 E KEMPER ROAD
City:SHARONVILLE
State:OH
ZIP:45241
Country:US
Phone:513-554-4200
CAGE:DUBOI

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <20%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE  (SARA III)
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH3486300
Fraction by Wt: <2%
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC:MAY CAUSE NAUSEA.
    CORROSIVE TO SKIN & EYES. MISTS ARE CORROSIVE TO SKIN, EYES &
    RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SENSITIVE SKIN, EYES & IMPAIRED
    PULMONARY FUNCTION.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYE:FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/FRESH WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, GET MD. SKIN:FLUSH W/FRESH WATER. WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER . REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES & SHOES. INGEST:GIVE
    MILK OR WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, GET MD.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DOES NOT BURN. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
    CONDITIONS .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . KEEP COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH SMALL AMOUNTS TO DRAIN. COLLECT & RETURN
    LARGE AMOUNTS TO CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT PRESSURE CONTAINER TO EMPTY. IF
    FROZEN, THAW & MIX TO MAKE USABLE. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DOT CORROSIVE UN1791.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NO.
Protective Gloves:ALKALI RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES,(SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:ADD FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:215F,102C
Vapor Pres:17.5 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:1.3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID; CHLORINE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:70

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MINERAL ACIDS RELEASE CHLORINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CL*2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:USE UNTIL LESS THAN 1 INCH REMAINS IN CONTR,
    EMPTY CONTR TRIPLE RINSE W/WATER. DISP TO INDUS OR SANITARY SEWER.
    REMOVE OR DEFACE LABEL BEFORE SELLING CONTAINER OR DISPOSAL.
    CONTAINS PHOSPHATES. DISPOS AL MUST BE I/A/W FED, STATE & LOCAL
    REGS .

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