Material Safety Data Sheet

 

Product Name:                 pH Up  - Potassium Hydroxide

Issue Date: Feb 96/ Revision 1

 

Company Name                    Growth Technology Ltd

Address:                                                Unit 66, Taunton Trading Estate, TAUNTON TA2 6RX  U.K.

Tel/Fax:                                  Phone: 01823 325291                         Fax: 01823 325487

e-mail                                      info@growthtechnology.co.uk

 

Product Name:                      pH Up - a solution of 50% Potassium Hydroxide

 

Product Use:                         for use in the adjustment of pH in hydroponic nutrient solutions.

 

Main Ingredient:                  Potassium Hydroxide

Concentrations:                    >5%

Hazard Identification:                (C) Corrosive

Risk Phase:                            Causes severe burns

Safety Phases:                      Keep locked up and out of reach of children

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water & seek medical advice.

In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label) where possible).

 

Hazard to Man                      CAUSES SEVERE BURNS

Skin Contact:                        Harmful if absorbed, extremely destructive to skin.

Eye contact:                          Extremely destructive

Swallowing:                           Harmful if swallowed

Inhalation:                             Harmful if inhaled.  Extremely destructive to tissue of mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.  May be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and pulmonary edema.

Hazards to the Environment

                                               

Skin Contact:                        Drench skin with copious quantities of water.  Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.  Unless contact has been slight OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION

Eye contact:                          Flush eyes with copious quantities of water for at least 10 minutes. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION

Inhalation:                             Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm.  In severe cases, or if exposure has been great, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION

 

Suitable extinguishing media:

Not applicable

Special Risks:                        Not applicable

 

Personal Precautions:                Wear appropriate protective clothing - suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

Environmental Precautions:

                                                If local regulations permit, mop up with plenty of water and run to waste, diluting greatly with running water.  Otherwise transfer to container and arrange removal by disposal company.

Methods for cleaning up:                Wash site of spillage thoroughly with detergent and water.  For large spillage, liquids should be contained with sand or earth and both liquids and solids transferred to salvage containers.  Any residues should be treated as for small spillage.

 

Handling:                               Wear appropriate NiOSH/MSHA approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles, other resistant clothing.  Mechanical exhaust required.  Safety shower and eye bath available.  Face shield (8" minimum).  Avoid prolonged exposure.  Wash thoroughly after handling. 

Storage:                                 Keep tightly closed and protected from direct sunlight and moisture.  Store at room temperature (15 to 25^oC recommended).

                               

General:                                  Corrosive, so avoid prolonged and repeated exposure.  Avoid breathing vapour.  Avoid contact with eyes and clothing.

Personal -    Respiratory:                Use an approved respirator

                                Hands:                Rubber gloves

                                Eyes:                Goggles or face shield

                                Other:                Plastic apron, sleeves, boots - if handling large quantities.

 

Appearance:                         Colourless liquid                

Odour:                                    Odourless

pH:                                          14 (50g/L H₂O)

Boiling Point:                        1320^oC

Melting Point:                       360^oC

Flash Point:                           N/A

Explosion Limits:                  N/A

Ignition Temp:                      N/A

Vapour Pressure:                  1mmHg, 719 ^oC

Density:                                 N/A

Solubility:                              N/A

 

Substances to be avoided:                Light metals (formation of hydrogen), ammonium compounds, alkaline earth metals, halogens, halogen-halogen compounds, halogenated hydrocarbons, nonmetallic oxides, hydrocarbons, anhydrides, strong acids (risk of explosion).

 

Strongly corrosive substance

After inhalation:                   Burns of mucous membranes.

After skin contact:                Burns.

After Eye Contact:                Burns. Risk of blindness.

After Ingestion:                    Risk of perforation in the oesophagus and stomach.   

 

Do not allow to enter drinking water supplies, waste water, or soil.  Harmful effect due to pH shift.  Caustic even in diluted form.

 

Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by regulations which vary according to location.  Contact your local waste disposal authority for advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company.  Rinse out empty containers thoroughly before returning for recycling.

 

UN No:                                   1813

IMO:                                       8/1813

IATA:                                    1813

IMDG Class:                         8

Packaging Group:                (II)

Correct Technical Name:                Potassium Hydroxide, Liquid

ADR/RID:                              8, 41 (b)

 

Label for Supply

Risk Phases:                          R35                Causes severe burns.

Safety Phases:                      S1/2                Keep locked up and out of reach of children

S26                In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water & seek medical advice.

S37/39                Wear suitable protective gloves and eye/face protection.

S45                In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label) where possible).

 

User Responsibility:                This Safety Data Sheet provides the Health & Safety information.  Individuals handling this product should be informed of the recommended safety precautions and should have access to this information.

 

Published in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994.

 

Date of Issue:  Feb 96/ Revision 1