TAYLOR CHEMICALS, INC. -- R-0619 HARDNESS BUFFER  -- 6810-00F014069
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:R-0619 HARDNESS BUFFER
MSDS Date:02/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F014069
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TAYLOR CHEMICALS, INC.
Address:31 LOVETON CIRCLE
City:SPARKS
State:MD
ZIP:21152
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(301) 472-4340
Emergency Phone Num:(301) 472-4340
Preparer's Name:STEPHEN M. BACON
CAGE:89975
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES,  INC
Address:31 LOVETON CIRCLE
Box:City:SPARKS
State:MD
ZIP:21152
Phone:401-472-4340
CAGE:89975

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: <30%
Other REC Limits:25 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3/20 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM SULFIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:12135-76-1
RTECS #:BS4920000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CORROSIVE. SKIN: CORROSIVE.
    INGESTION: CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS OF MOUTH,
    ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH. INGALATION: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE, SKIN, & RESPIRATORY
    CONDITIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
    THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    FOLLOW W/MILK OR EGG WHITES BEATEN IN WATER.  DON'T INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATI ON: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICALATTENTION
    IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Lower Limits:16.0%
Upper Limits:27.0%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA (POSITIVE PRESSURE IF AVAILABLE)
    BREATHING APPARATUS & SPECIAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE W/DILUTE ACID. ABSORB
    W/VERMICULITE/OTHER INERT MATERIAL. CONTAINERIZE FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. AVOID
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING CHEMICAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, FACE SHIELD,
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, RUBBER APRON, RUBBER PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:120-140F
Vapor Pres:143
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.97
pH:10.6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS YELLOW W/SULFIDIC/AMMONICAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:92

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, TEMPERATURES. CONTACT
    W/ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES,
    NITROGEN OXIDES, AMMONIA, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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