Product ID:HARDNESS BUFFER
MSDS Date:07/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-072-1977
MSDS Number: BKLLQ

WATER CHEMISTRY, INC

ROANOKE, VA 24015
US

Emergency Phone: 703-989-0400

Info Phone: 703-989-0400

Preparer: C. BRIAN KIDD

Cage: 66378

WATER CHEMISTRY, INC

4273 ROANOKE, VA 24018-1504 US

Telephone: 540-989-0400/343-3618

Cage: 66378

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 10%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

SODIUM SULFIDE, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 1313-82-2

RTECS: WE1905000

Fraction By Weight: 2.0%

MAGNESIUM DISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAACETATE

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE

Fraction By Weight: 1.0%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYES:MAY
CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION AND REDNESS. INHALATION:IRRITATION OF
RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION:MAY CAUSE NAUSEA AND IRRITATION OF GI
TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
ARE CLASSIFIED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, SNEEZING AND IN EXTREME CASES
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, NAUSEA, IRRITATION. REDNESS OF EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE LISTED BY MFR.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
AND GET MEDICAL AID. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE
DOCTOR. I NGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
HELP. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IN ALL CASES:SEEK MEDICAL
HELP.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINS FLAMMABLE SOLID, CAN EXPLODE ON
RAPID HEAT. COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO AVOID INHALATION.
COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR EITHER
RECLAMATION OR FOR DISPOSAL IN A SECURED LANDFILL AREA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
USE WITH GOOD VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALING DUST.

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED FOR CONFINED AREAS. MASK WITH DUST
FILTER RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE/VINYL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS NEEDED TO AVOID INHALATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AND FACE AFTER USING. LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, SULFUR ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES, SHOCK,
MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, SULFUR, AND HYDROGEN
SULFIDE GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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