AMI Analyzer Manual
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Character of individual components:
Component
KOH (pure)
Pb (pure)
Melting point/range
360
°
C
328
°
C
Boiling point/range
1320
°
C
1744
°
C
Specific gravity
2.04
11.34
pH
N/A
N/A
Solubility in water
Infinite
Insoluble
Appearance and odor
Odorless white or yellowish
crystals
odorless gray metal
Fire and explosion hazard data
Flash point:
N/A
Flammable limit
N/A
LEL:
N/A
UEL
N/A
Extinguishing media:
No special agents recommended.
Special fire fighting equipment:
Wear NIOSH/OSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Reactivity data
Stability:
Stable
Incompatibilities:
Aluminum, organic materials, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides,
magnesium, copper. Avoid contact with acids and hydrogen
peroxide > 52%
Hazardous decomposition byproducts:
Toxic fumes
Hazardous polymerization:
Will not occur
Emergency and first aid procedures
Eye contact:
Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention.
Skin contact:
Wash affected area with plenty of water and remove
contaminated clothing.
Ingestion:
Give large amounts of cold water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek
medical attention. Do not administer liquids to an unconscious
person.
Inhalation:
Liquid inhalation is unlikely. If it occurs, remove to fresh air and
seek immediate medical attention.
