ATCO MFG CO -- CHAR-OFF  -- 6850-00N030206
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHAR-OFF
MSDS Date:12/05/1986
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N030206
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ATCO MFG CO
Address:1400 BARCLAY CIRCLE
City:MARIETTA
State:GA
ZIP:30060
Country:US
Info Phone Num:404-424-7500
Emergency Phone Num:404-424-7500
Preparer's Name:A.B.
CAGE:3Y342
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ATCO MANUFACTURING CO
Address:1400 BARCLAY CIRCLE
Box:City:MARIETTA
State:GA
ZIP:30060
Country:US
Phone:404-424-7550
CAGE:3Y648
Company Name:ATCO MFG CO
Address:1400 BARCLAY CIR
City:MARIETTA
State:GA
ZIP:30060-2926
Country:US
Phone:404-424-7550
CAGE:3Y342

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3, C
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3, C
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHANOL, 2-AMINO-; (ETHANOLAMINE)
CAS:141-43-5
RTECS #:KJ5775000
OSHA PEL:3 PPM;6 STEL
ACGIH TLV:3 PPM;6 STEL

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:WILL BURN SKIN AND EYES.

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

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MED ATTN. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN. GET MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. GIVE
    LG	QTY OF MILK AND WATER. GET MED ATTN IMMED. INHAL: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG. GIVE O2/ARTF RESP .

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

Flash Point:NONE TO BOILING
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL: FLUSH TO SEWER. LARGE SPILL: CONTAIN
    AND DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:ALWAYS FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WRKRS GOGG & FULL LGTH FSHLD 
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING RECOMMENDED. EMERG EYE
    WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:STANDARD INDUSTRIAL PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.095(H2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1(BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, SLIGHT YELLOW LIQUID WITH MILD ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL
    REQUIREMENTS.

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