STATE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO -- FORMULA 68-A  -- 7930-00N020850
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORMULA 68-A
MSDS Date:12/21/1989
FSC:7930
NIIN:00N020850
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:STATE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO
Address:3100 HAMILTON AVE
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44114-3701
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-861-7114
Emergency Phone Num:216-861-7114
CAGE:53798
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:STATE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO.
Address:3100 HAMILTON AVENUE
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44114-3701
Country:US
Phone:216-861-7114
CAGE:53798

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SILICIC ACID (H*2 SIO*3), DISODIUM SALT; (SODIUM
    METASILICATE)
CAS:6834-92-0
RTECS #:VV9275000
Fraction by Wt: <3%

Ingred Name:SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC	(SARA III)
CAS:10101-89-0
RTECS #:TC9575000
Fraction by Wt: <3%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, NITRILOTRI-, TRISODIUM SALT, MONOHYDRATE;
    (NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID, TRISODIUM SALT)
CAS:18662-53-8
RTECS #:AJ1070000
Fraction by Wt: <2%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DIRECT CONTACT WITH PRODUCT WILL CAUSE
    EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID:IARC GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD OR POIS CTL CTR IMMED. EYES: FLUSH IMMED
    W/PLENTY OF COOL WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER,
    THEN WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
    BREATHING (GIVE  O2/ARTF RESP) .

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

Flash Point:NONE TO 200F
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER. NEUTRALIZE, IF NECESSARY, TO
    KEEP THE PH OF THE RINSE WATER BELOW 12.5.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE BELOW FREEZING TEMPS.
    KEEP CNTNR CLSD WHEN NOT IN USE. READ & FOLLOW ALL LBL DIRECTIONS &
    PRECS BEFORE USING PROD.
Other Precautions:PRODS INTENDED FOR INDUS & INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY.
    NOT INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE/RESALE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN. WARNING!CAUSES IRRIT. CONTAINS ALKALI. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES. AVOID PRLNG CNTCT W/ SKIN. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. (SUPDAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL PROTECTION REQUIRED. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:USE IN VENTILATED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH STATION/SOURCE OF CLEAN WATER IN
    WORK AREA IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL EYE CNTCT. PROTECTIVE APRON IS
    OPTIONAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:MINIMUM 12.9. OTHER PREC:NITRILOTRIACETIC ACID, TRISODIUM SALT IS
    SUBJ TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF SARA.

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

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:220F,104C
Spec Gravity:1.125
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH MILD ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ALUMINUM METAL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
    REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL.

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