Product ID:L290, HARDNESS INDICATOR
MSDS Date:08/22/1995
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKXJR

Emergency Phone: (800)-877-1940 (USA)

Info Phone: 215-355-3300

Cage: TO564

Telephone: 215-355-3300

Cage: TO564

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY OSHA

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT): >2000 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE SLIGHT IRRITATION TO THE
SKIN. MAY CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION TO THE EYES. DUSTS MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE SLIGHT
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO COMPONENT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A
CARCINOGEN BY THE NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM, THE INTERNATIONAL
AGENCY FOR REASEACH ON CANCER, OR THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFTEY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AT OSHA THRESHOL DS FOR CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND/OR RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN.

First Aid:SKIN-REMOVE CLOTHES. WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF SOAP SOLUTION
OR WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IMMEDIATELY CONTACT PHYSICIAN. EYE
CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A PHYSICIAN FOR ADDITIONAL TREATMENT.
INHALED-REMOVE VICTIM FROM CONTAMINATED AREA. APPLY FIRST AID
TREATMENT. IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. INGESTED-DO NOT FEED
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A
PHYSICIAN. DILUTE CONTENTS OF STOMACH USING 3-4 GLASSES MILK OR
WATER.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>93.3C, 200.F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARTUS(FULL FACE-PIECE TYPE).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION ( DESTRUCTIVE
FIRES) YIELDS ELEMENTAL OXIDES.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. USE SPECIFIED PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN AND ABSORB ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IN A
WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. WET AREA MAY BE
SLIPPERY. SPREAD SAND/GRIT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NORMAL CHEMICAL HANDLING. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:BETZ INTERNAL PUMPOUT/CLEANOUT CATEGORIES: "A"

Respiratory Protection:A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS
OSHA'S 29CFR 1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED
WHENEVER WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR'S USE. USE
AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATORS W ITHIN USE LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE EQUIPMENT OR ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES. WASH OFF AFTER EACH USE. REPLACE AS
NECESSARY.
Eye Protection:AIRTIGHT CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
29CFR 1910 SUBPART I
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR USE IS APPROPRIATE, USE A RESPIRATOR WITH
DUST/MIST FILTERS.

HCC:N1
pH:N/D
Appearance and Odor:BLACK POWDER; NO ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT WITH STRONG OXIDES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION (DESTRUCTIVE
FIRES) YIELDS ELEMENTAL OXIDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:WATER CONTAMINATED WITH THIS PRODUCT MAY BE SENT
TO A SANITARY SEWER TREATMENT FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY LOCAL
AGREEMENT, A PERMITTED WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY OR DISCHARGED UNDER
A PERMIT. PRODU CT AS IS - INCINERATE OR LAND DISPOSE IN AN
APPROVED LANDFILL.

Toxicological Information:ORAL LD50 RAT: >2000 MG/KG. DERMAL LD50
RABBIT: >2000 MG/KG.

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:AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY: NO DATA AVAILABLE. BIODEEGRADATION: NO
DATA AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:DOT HAZARD: NOT APPLICABLE. UN/NA NUMBER: NOT
APPLICABLE. DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: NOT APPLICABLE.

SARA Title III Information:CERCLA/SARA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): NO
REGULATED CONSTITUENT AT OSHA THRESHOLDS. SARA SECTION 312 HAZARD
CLAS: PRODUCT IS NON-HAZARDOUS UNDER SECTION 311/312. SARA SECTION
302 CHEMICALS: NO REGULATE D CONSTITUENT PRESENT AT OSHA
THRESHOLDS. SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS: NO REGULATED CONSTITUENT
PRESENT AT OSHA THRESHOLDS.
Federal Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC
ENFORCEMENT ACT (PORPOSITION 65) CHEMICALS PRESENT: NO REGULATED
CONSTITUENT PRESENT AT OSHA THRESHOLDS. MICHIGAN REGULATORY
INFORMATION: NO REGULATED CONSTITU ENT PRESENT AT OSHA THRESHOLDS.