Emerson NGA 2000 TO2 - Manual (Page 75)

Rosemount Analytical
748377-B
Material Safety Data Sheet
Rosemount Analytical Inc.
4125 East La Palma Avenue • Anaheim, California 92807-1802 • TEL 714-986-7600 • FAX 714-577-8006
September 2000 • 748377-B • Printed in USA
PRODUCT: E
LECTROLYTE
1
PART NUMBER: 904676
24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
SECTION I - GENERAL
Distributor: Rosemount Analytical Inc.
4125 East La Palma Avenue, CA 92807-1802
714-986-7600
Chemical name and synonyms Potassium Hydroxide Solution, 1N
Trade name and synonyms DF-E05
Chemical family Inorganic Base
Formula KOH (5%-6% by weight in water and inorganic salts)
CAS Number na
SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous mixtures of other liq-
uids, solids or gases
none
SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling point 104.5 °C
Melting point -3.5 °C
Vapor pressure 16.1mm Hg @ 20 °C
Vapor density (air=1) NA
Specific gravity (H2O=1) 1.15
% Volatile by volume NA
Evaporation rate (H2O=1) NA
Solubility in water Complete
Appearance and odor Colorless liquid, no odor
SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash point Non-combustible
Extinguishing media Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam
Special fire fighting procedures
Extinguish using agents indicated, do not use water directly on
material.
Unusual fire and explosion haz-
ards Not combustible. Highly corrosive. Contact with some metals may
generate hydrogen gas.
SECTION V – REACTIVITY DATA
Stability Unstable
Conditions to avoid May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.)
Incompatibility (material to avoid)
Acids, flammable liquids, organic halogens, metals (aluminum, lead,
tin, zinc)
Hazardous decomposition or by-
products Thermal decomposition products may include corrosive fumes of
Potassium Oxide and toxic Oxides of Carbon.
Hazardous polymerization Will not occur.
1 Is contained in Model TO2 Ship Kit