Product ID:SOUR, LAUNDRY (BLUING)
MSDS Date:04/04/1990
FSC:7930
NIIN:00-205-2881
MSDS Number: BMXGC

GURTLER CHEMICALS INC

15475 S LASALLE ST
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
US

Emergency Phone: 708-331-2550

Info Phone: 708-331-2550

Preparer: MICHAEL A JACOBS

Cage: 0CA58

GURTLER CHEMICALS INC

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 US

Telephone: 708-331-2550

Cage: 0CA58

SODIUM SILICOFLUORIDE

CAS: 16893-85-9

RTECS: VV8410000

Fraction By Weight: MIN 60%

ACGIH TLV: 2.5 MG/M3 TWA

SODIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7647-14-5

RTECS: VZ4725000

Fraction By Weight: MAX 40%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
NOSE, THROAT, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, & LUNGS, COUGHING & DIFFICULT
BREATHING MAY OCCUR. REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUORIDE COMOUND S MAY CAUSE FLUORIDE POISONING.
CONTACTWITH SKIN CAN CAUSE IRRITATION & BURNING IRRITATION W/NAUSEA
& VOMITING.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. WASH EXPOSED AREAS
WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR IRRITATION OR BURNS.
INHALA TION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHINGHAS STOPPED, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: GET
MEDICAL ATTTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DOES NOT BURN OR SUPPORT COMBUSTION. USE APPLICABLE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO COMBAT SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE APPAREL AND NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN PRESENCE OF WATER, THE SALT MAY REACT
WITH CERTAIN METALS AND LIBERATE HYDROGEN, A FLAMMABLE GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS FOR REUSE OR
DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR
WHEN CLEANING UP ANY SPILLS. FLUSH RESIDUAL WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. NOTIFY PROPER A UTHORITIES.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
STORE MATERIAL IN DRY AREA. POISONOUS IF TAKEN INTERNALLY. AVOID
BREATHING DUST & PROLONGED CONTACT W/THE SKIN.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT STORE NEAR
FOOD.

Respiratory Protection:US BUREAU OF MINES APPROVED NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED TO REDUCE DUST LEVELS BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRONS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C3
Spec Gravity:2.6 (WATER=1)
pH:3.0
Solubility in Water:1.2%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES, CYANIDES, ACTIVE METALS (ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM), BLEACHES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN FLUORIDE GAS. HYDROGEN GAS
FROM REACTION WITH ABOVE METALS.

Waste Disposal Methods:IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
LAWS, REGULATIONS OR GUIDELINES.

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