Green Air Products Genesis pH Raise MSDS User Manual

Green Air Products, Inc.

Genesis Formula pH Raise Solution

Material Safety Data Sheet

SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF PREPARATION

Product name: Item ID:

Genesis Formula pH Raise PHR

Application:

Hydroponic Solutions

Manufacturer Identification:

Green Air Products, Inc.
PO Box 1318
Gresham, OR 97030

SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical composition: Chemical Information:

Potassium Hydroxide - ~50% CAS No.: 1310-58-3, EINECS: 215-181-3

NIOSH-REL: 2mg/m3 Ceiling
ACGIH-TLV: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling

SECTION 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION/HEALTH EFFECTS

Undiluted material is highly corrosive to any tissue with which it comes in contact. Will produce burns, deep
ulcerations and gelatinous necrotic areas at the site of contact.

SWALLOWED:

EYE:

SKIN:

INHALED:

CARCINOGENICITY:

Highly corrosive. Swallowing may cause severe burns to the
mouth, throat and stomach. Severe tissue scarring and/or
death may occur. Symptoms include bleeding, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Corrosive to eyes. Causes severe eye irritation. Contact can
result in severe burns which may result in permanent
impairment of vision and even blindness.
Corrosive to skin. Contact with skin may cause irritation or
severe burns and scarring.
Severe irritant. Mist may cause mild irritation to serious
damage of the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include
sneezing, sore throat or runny nose.
This material is not listed (IARC, NTP, OSHA) as cancer
causing agent.

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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED:

EYE:

SKIN:

INHALED:

CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY:

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABILITY:

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

If conscious, immediately rinse mouth with water and give
water to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at
least 15 minute with eyelids held open. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with
large amount of water. If irritation develops seek immediate
medical attention.
Remove victim from exposure. Remove contaminated
clothing. Allow victim to assume most comfortable position
and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. If breathing
is labored, ensure airways are clear and administer oxygen. If
breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration
immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.

Treat symptomatically as indicated for exposure to strong
alkalis.

Not flammable. Not a fire hazard. May liberate flammable
Hydrogen (H) gas on contact with certain metals such as
Aluminum (Al).
Hot or molten material can react violently with water. Use
extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire - foam,
carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder.

Firefighters should wear self contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing when fighting fire.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION MATERIALS:

Decomposition by reaction with certain metals releases
flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

In case of accidental spill or release:

Slippery when wet. Wear proper protective equipment.
Respiratory protection is required in misty environments. Use
absorbent material such as sand, earth, inert clays or other
inert materials or vermiculite. With a clean shovel, transfer
spilled material into clean-labeled containers for disposal.
Prevent from entering drains, sewers, spillways, streams, or
other bodies of water. If contamination of sewers or
waterways has occurred, advise local emergency services
immediately.

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