Product ID:122A LITHO DEVELOPER PART A
MSDS Date:02/28/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D002879
MSDS Number: BPBRD

POLYCHROME CORP

445 E 2ND S SUITE 206A
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2123
US

Emergency Phone: 801-355-6120

Info Phone: 801-355-6120

Cage: 6U878

POLYCHROME CORP

SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2123 US

Telephone: 801-355-6120

Cage: 6U878

HYDROQUINONE (SARA III)

CAS: 123-31-9

RTECS: MX3500000

Fraction By Weight: 11.5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 0.9%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM HYDROXYMETHANESULFONATE

CAS: 870-72-4

RTECS: PB2200000

Fraction By Weight: 54%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE SKIN
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:PURE HYDROQUINONE IS A SEVERE SKIN IRRITANT:
CAUSES INFLAMMATION OF EYES. EXPOSURE TO EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS HAS
RESULTED DAMAGE TO REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS. FORMALDEHYDE HAS BEEN SHOWN
TO CAUSE CANCER OF TH E NASAL PASSAGE IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS.
INHALATION OR INGESTION MAY EFFECT THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR MINIMUM 15 MINUTES AND GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, SEE A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATEL Y.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE (IF NEEDED).
Fire Fighting Procedures:THE USE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
IS RECOMMENDED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION CAN RELEASE TOXIC
FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SWEEP
UP AND DISPOSE OF AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE SBOVE 50F (10C) BUT AVOID DIRECT
HEAT. HIGH TEMPERATURES MAY CASUE CHEMICAL DETERIORATION.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS AFTER USING PRODUCT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION EXISTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: DESIRABLE. MECHANICAL EXHAUST: REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS APRONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/E
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/E
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/E
Vapor Pres:N/E
Vapor Density:N/E
Spec Gravity:1.259
pH:6.9
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/E
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH MILD ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:54%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY LIBERATE SULFUR DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:MUST BE DISPOSED AT A PERMITTED SECURE HAZARDOUS
WASTE FACILITY. SPENT MATERIAL MAY BE DISCHARGED TO WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITY IF PERMITTED BY LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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