Product ID:M-PREP NEUTRALIZER 5A
MSDS Date:04/05/1998
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-347-2355
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKNHF

MEASUREMENTS GROUP, INC

RALEIGH, NC 27611
US

Emergency Phone: 919-365-3800

Info Phone: 919-365-3800

Preparer: R. L. FRIDLEY

Cage: TO651

MEASUREMENTS GROUP, INC

RALEIGH, NC 27611 US

Telephone: 919-365-3800

Cage: TO651

AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1336-21-6

RTECS: BQ9625000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS: 7601-54-9

RTECS: TC9490000

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SODIUM TERTABORATE PENTAHYDRATE

CAS: 1303-96-4

RTECS: VZ2275000

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

DISTILLED WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACCUTE & CHRONIC: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
IS IRRITATING & CORROSIVE TO BODY ITSSUES & A SENSITIZED PERSON MAY
REACT TO EVEN DILUTE SOLUTIONS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NTP, IARC, OSHA: NOT LISTED
Effects of Overexposure:NHALATION: MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, COUGHING, &
POSSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE (EDEMA & DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING). EXCESSIVE
INHALATION OF VAPORS IS IRRITATING TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANSE OF THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYE: M AY CAUSE POSSIBLE BURNING & REDINING.
LIQUID CONTACT TO THE EYE CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGING & CAN RESULT IN
LOSS OF VISION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, REDDENING, & POSSIBLE
BURNS. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE P OSSIBLE BURNING SENSATION. INGESTION
IS CORROSIVE TO THE DIGESTIVE TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRECLUDE FROM EXPOSURE ANYONE WITH
EYE OR PULMONARY DISEASE.

First Aid:NHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
ADMINISTER OXYGEN. KEEP WARM & AT REST, & CONTACT PHYSICIAN
PROMPLY. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MI NS WHILE HOLDING THE LIDS OPEN. CONTACT PHYSICIAN,
PREFERABLY AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH
SOAP & WATER. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. SEEK
MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION NGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, PROMPTLY GIVE
LOTS OF WATER, DILUTE VINEGAR, OR CITRUS JUICES TO DRINK, FOLLOWED
BY MILK. DO NOT IND UCE VOMITING.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WILL NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE
CONDITIONS. USE COLD WATER SPRAY TO CONTROL VAPORS & COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED, MATERIAL WILL EMIT NH3
(AMMONIA) VAPORS WHICH NECESSITATES RESPIRATORY & EYE PROTECTION
FOR FIREFIGHTING. USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. ABSORB WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL
. NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR AIR CONTAMINANTS ABOVE TLV OR PERMISSIBLE
LIMITS USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON IS RECOMMENDED. SAFETY SHOWER
SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART/CATALOGUE NUMBER MN5A-2 MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT
(REFERENCED IN DLSC-TIR).

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=0.C, 32.F
Vapor Pres:760 MMHG @ 100 DEG C
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:1.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:< 1 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS; MILD AMMONIA ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, PEROXIDES, METALLIC COPPER, TIN, ZINC, & THEIR ALLOYS,
HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ADDING SODIUM HYDROXIDE TO THIS MATERIAL
&/OR HEATING WILL VOLATIZE AMMONIA.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE ABOSRBENT MATERIAL WITH DILUTE ACID.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.STORE BELOW 80 DEG F ( 27 DEG C) IN DRY PLACE. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY SEALED

Toxicological Information:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE: OSHA PEL: 35 PPM (STEL).
ACGIH TLV: 35 PPM (STEL). OTHER: N/A. TRISODICUM PHOSPHATE: OSHA
PEL: N/E. ACGIH TLV: N/E OTHER: N/A. SODIUM TETRABORATE PENTA
HYDRATE: OSHA PEL: N/E. ACGI H TLV: 1 MG/M3. OTHER: N/A. DISTILLED
WATER: OSHA PEL: N/E. ACGIH TLV: N/E. OTHER: N/A.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Transport Information:SHIPPING NAME: AMMONIA SOLUTIONS, CLASS 8, UN
NUMBER: 2672.

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A TOXIC CHEMICAL OR
CHEMICALS (AS LISTED BELOW) SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
OF SECTION 313 TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND AMNDMENT AND
REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CF R PART 372: NONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE
LISTED IN THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE
INVENTORY (TSCA).
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.