Product ID:M-PREP NEUTRALIZER 5A
MSDS Date:11/12/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-347-2355
MSDS Number: BXRCW

MEASUREMENTS GROUP INC

RALEIGH, NC 27611
US

Emergency Phone: 919-365-3800

Info Phone: 919-365-3800

Cage: 88952

MEASUREMENTS GROUP INC

WENDELL, NC 27591 US

Telephone: 919-365-3800

Cage: 88952

AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 1336-21-6

RTECS: BQ9625000

Fraction By Weight: <0.02%

OSHA PEL 35 PPM (STEL) (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 35 PPM (STEL) (MFR)

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

PHOSPHORIC ACID, TRISODIUM SALT; (TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE)

CAS: 7601-54-9

RTECS: TC9490000

Fraction By Weight: <0.05%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SODIUM BORATE, DECAHYDRATE; (SODIUM TETRABORATE

CAS: 1303-96-4

RTECS: VZ2275000

Fraction By Weight: <0.01%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

WATER; (DISTILLED WATER)

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 99.92%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

0

RTECS: 9999999VO

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE IS IRRITATING
AND CORROSIVE TO BODY TISSUES AND SENSITIZED PERSON MAY REACT TO
EVEN DILUTE SOLUTIONS. EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF VAPORS IS IRRITATING
TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE R ESPIRATORY TRACT. LIQUID CONTACT TO
EYECAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGING & CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VISION. (EFTS
OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:INGESTION IS CORROSIVE TO DIGESTIVE
TRACT. SKIN:IRRITATION, REDDENING, AND POSSIBLE BURNS.
INHALATION:HEADACHE, COUGHING, AND POSSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE (EDEMA AND
DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING). EYE:POS SIBLE BURNING AND REDDENING.
INGESTION:POSSIBLE BURNING SENSATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRECLUDE FROM EXPOSURE ANYONE WITH
EYE OR PULMONARY DISEASE.

First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. SEEK MED AID IF IRRIT
PERSISTS. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT HAVE TRAINED
PERSON ADMIN OXYG. KEEP WARM & AT REST, & CONT PHYS PROMPTLY.
EYE:IMMED FL USH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST15 MINS INCLDG
UNDER EYELID. CONT PHYS, PREF AN OPTHALMOLOGIST. INGEST:IF
CONSCIOUS, PROMPTLY GIVE LOTS OF WATER, DILUTE VINEGAR, OR CITRUS
JUICES TO (SUPDAT)

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . USE COLD WATER SPRAY TO CONTROL VAPORS & COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED, MATL WILL EMIT NH*3 VAPORS
WHICH NECESSITATES RESPIRATORY & EYE PROTECTION FOR FIREFIGHTING.
USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. ABSORB WITH ABSORBENT
MATERIAL. NEUTRALIZE W/DILUTE ACID. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BELOW 80F (27C) IN DRY PLACE.
KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY SEALED.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS AND DIRECT CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:FOR AIR CONTAMINANTS ABOVE TLV OR PERMISSIBLE
LIMITS USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL:KEEP BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON. ANSI APPRVD EMERGENCY EYE WASH
& DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THORO AFTER USE. USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:DRINK, FOLLOWED BY MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. CONT PHYS.
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:760 @ 100C
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:1.0 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (BUAC =1)
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS; MILD AMMONIA ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, PEROXIDES, METALLIC COPPER, TIN, ZINC, AND THEIR ALLOYS,
HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:ADDING NAOH TO THIS MATERIAL AND/OR
HEATING WILL VOLATIZE NH*3.

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE ABSORBENT MATERIAL WITH DILUTE ACID.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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