DECON LABORATORIES INC -- 0117622 CONTRAD 70  -- 7930-01-222-4670
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:0117622 CONTRAD 70
MSDS Date:04/04/1996
FSC:7930
NIIN:01-222-4670
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DECON LABORATORIES INC
Address:890 COUNTY LINE RD
City:BRYN MAWR
State:PA
ZIP:19010-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-520-0610/800-332-6647
Emergency Phone Num:800-332-6647/215-520-0610
CAGE:0GKH0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR
Box:1546
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77038-2499
Country:US
Phone:713-820-9898
CAGE:15481
Company Name:DECON LABORATORIES INC
Address:890 COUNTY LINE RD
Box:City:BRYN MAWR
State:PA
ZIP:19010
Country:US
Phone:610-520-0610/800-332-6647
CAGE:0GKH0

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 6%
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MIST MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
    & DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION & REDDENING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN CONDITIONS &
    DETERGENT ALLERGIES.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
    MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO SPECIAL PROCEDURES REQUIRED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. NEUTRALIZE
    & CLEAN UP W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. IF
    DILUTING, ALWAYS ADD THIS PRODUCT SLOWLY TO WATER W/CONSTANT
    STIRRING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTS &
    MIST IF TLV IS EXCEEDED/FOR SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Ventilation:LOCAL: MAY BE NECESSARY UNDER SOME HANDLING/USE CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/OTHER CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE INDICATED
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH (CONCENTRATE): 13

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Vapor Pres:<18
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:1.06
pH:(SUPP)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(BU AC =1): <1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:MILKY WHITE, THIN LIQUID W/SLIGHT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>82

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE INDICATED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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