FED-STD-791D
Substance
Condition
Reaction
Mercury cyanides
Friction
Burning
Flammable materials
Heating
Ignition
Hydrazines, their hydrates
Contact
Ignition, explosion
Hydroxylamines, their salts
Contact
Ignition, explosion
Explosion
Slaked lime
Mixing
Flammability: N/A
Handling: Store in cool, dry place away from easily oxidizable substances,
inflammables and organic substances. Avoid storing on wooden floor. Keep
away from mercury cyanide, hydrazine and its hydrates, hydroxylamine and
the salts, slaked lime. Wear rubber gloves, face shield, work clothing, and
entire bodily shield if prevails strong reactions.
Emergency Treatment and Measures:
a. First Aid: Irrigate eyes with water. Wash contaminated areas of body with soap
and water. Call a physician.
b. Fire Precautions (In case of outbreak): In case of a fire use a flooding amount of
water.
Spills:
Cover with weak reducing agents such as hypo, bisulfites or ferrous salts.
Bisulfites or ferrous salts need additional promoter of some 3M-H2SO4 to
accelerate reaction. Transfer the slurry (or sludge) into a large container of
water and neutralize with soda ash. Drain into a sewer with abundant water.
056 Potassium hydroxide KOH
Synonyms: Caustic potash, Potassium hydrate, lye.
Life Hazard: Toxic. A severe eye hazard; solid or concentrated solution destroys tissue
on contact. Dangerous; will react with water or steam to produce caustic
solution and heat.
Flammability: Not flammable.
Handling: Store in dry place to prevent corrosion of the surface of the drum, absorption
of moisture, freezing, etc. For outdoor storage in liquid state, it is advised to
protect with some insulation and heating systems. Wear rubber gloves, big
face shield and working clothes.
Emergency Treatment and Measures:
a. First Aid: Irrigate eyes with water. Wash contaminated areas of body with soap
and water. Treat skin burns as usual. If swallowed, call a physician.
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