TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES INC -- R-0683 HARDNESS REAGENT  -- 6810-00F037578
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:R-0683 HARDNESS REAGENT
MSDS Date:06/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F037578
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:31 LOVETON CIRCLE
City:SPARKS
State:MD
ZIP:21152-9201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:410-472-4340
Emergency Phone Num:410-472-4340
CAGE:EO526
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:31 LOVETON CIRCLE
City:SPARKS
State:MD
ZIP:21152-9201
Country:US
Phone:410-472-4340
CAGE:EO526
Company Name:TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES,  INC
Address:31 LOVETON CIRCLE
Box:City:SPARKS
State:MD
ZIP:21152
Phone:401-472-4340
CAGE:89975

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID (ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID), EDTA
CAS:60-00-4
RTECS #:AH4025000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7786-30-3
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: <100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 2000 MG/KG  (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: GI
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE & SKIN CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INDUCE
    VOMITING UNDER DIRECTION OF PHYSICIAN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY/FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS/POSITIVE PRESSURE IF AVAILABLE & FULL-PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/VERMICULITE/OTHER INERT MATERIAL.
    CONTAINERIZE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. AVOID
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING CHEMICAL.

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

Protective Gloves:GENERAL PURPOSE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ORAL LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:17
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:1
pH:8.1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT/TEMPS, DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION/OTHER METHOD IAW/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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