OCTAGON PROCESS INC. -- SODIUM PHOSPHATE,DODECAHYDRATE  -- 6810-01-082-5415
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM PHOSPHATE,DODECAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:08/11/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-082-5415
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-313-1187/FAX -1057 (CAROL)
Emergency Phone Num:201-945-9400/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:J. J. BURGARD
CAGE:82925
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:00741
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
Box:City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925

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

Ingred Name:TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE DODECAHYDRATE
CAS:10101-89-0
RTECS #:TC9575001
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:WILL CAUSE EXTREME IRRITATION &
    REDNESS. SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION & REDNESS. INHALATION:HEAVY DUST
    WILL CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION TO NOSE, THROAT & RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    INGESTION:ACCIDENTAL INGESTION  MAY CAUSE INJURY TO MOUTH THROAT &
    G/ITRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR LISTED NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE
    CARCINOGENICITY OF THIS MATERIAL. HMIS DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
    CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRITATION & REDNESS. SKIN:MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION & REDNESS. INHALATION:HEAVY DUST; SEVERE IRRITATION TO
    NOSE, THROAT & RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION:ACCIDENTAL
    INGESTION:INJURY TO MOUTH THROAT & G/I  TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE

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

First Aid:EYES:FLOOD W/WATER 15 MIN;GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALED:MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. AID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS
    NEEDED. GET IMMED IATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED:DO NOTINDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE WATER TO DISOLVE PARTICLES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP & PLACE INTO PROPER
    CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. DO NOT ALLOW MATERIAL TO ENTER DRAINS,
    SEWERS, OR WATERWAYS. COMPLY WITH ALL SPILL NOTIFICATION
    REGULATIONS. ALL RESPONSE ACTIVITIES MUS T COMPLYU WITH HAZWOPER
    (29CFR 1910.120).
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:CLEAN CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ANY
    REPAIR WORK. STRONGLY ALKALINE, AVOID EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKING IN A CONFINED ARE OR AIRBORNE DUST IS
    EXPECTED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
    VENTILATION:FAN. USE FORCED VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE DUST
    CONCENTRATIONS.
Protective Gloves:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE LOCAL EMERGENCY SHOWERS AND EYE WASH
    STATIONS. ALL USERS SHOULD CONSULT MSDS EFORE HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS & FACE AFTER HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
    IF WORKING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS, SHOWER AFTER HANDLING THIS
    MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Spec Gravity:0.9
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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