AMSCO SCIENTIFIC,DIVISION OF AMERICAN STERILIZER -- LIQUID DESCALER  -- 6850-01-198-6633
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIQUID DESCALER
MSDS Date:11/01/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-198-6633
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMSCO SCIENTIFIC,DIVISION OF AMERICAN STERILIZER
Address:1002 LUFKIN RD.
City:APEX
State:NC
ZIP:27502
Country:US
Info Phone Num:919-362-0842
Emergency Phone Num:919-362-0842
Preparer's Name:LORI HALLER
CAGE:JO507
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN STERILIZER CO
Address:2424 W. 23RD ST
Box:City:ERIE
State:PA
ZIP:16514
Country:US
Phone:814-452-3100 / 814-870-8350
CAGE:02964
Company Name:AMSCO SCIENTIFIC
Address:1002 LUFKIN RD
Box:City:APEX
State:NC
ZIP:27902
Country:US
Phone:919-362-0842
CAGE:0T1E8
Company Name:AMSCO SCIENTIFIC
Address:1002 LUFKIN RD
Box:City:APEX
State:NC
ZIP:27902
Country:US
Phone:919-362-0842
CAGE:JO507

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

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-38-2
RTECS #:TB6300000
Fraction by Wt: 50%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:GLYCOLIC ACID (HYDROXYACETIC ACID)
CAS:79-14-1
RTECS #:MC5250000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 1530MG/KG(H*3PO*4)
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.MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    BURNS.SKIN:CORROSIVE.MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.INHAL:SEVERE IRRITANT
    TO NOSE,THROAT AND LUNGS.INGEST:CORROSIVE.WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
    AND TISSUE DAMAGE TO THE MOUTH,THROA T,ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:WILL CAUSE BURNING
    SENSATION,COUGHING,WHEEZING,BRONCHITIS,PNUEMONITIS,PULMONARY EDEMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.EYES:FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET
    PROMP T QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS
    OF WATER.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN,BUT MAY SPATTER IF
    HEATED ABOVE ITS BOILING POINT(275F).

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMOTHER WITH EXCESS LIME OR SODA ASH;SCOOP
    INTO AN APPROPRIATE LABELLED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME,SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    ALKALIES,SULFIDES AND SULFITES.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER,RUBBER BOOTS,ACID RESISTANT RUBNBER SUIT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
    CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
    AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:275F,135C
Vapor Pres:4
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.361
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID;VIOLET;MILD CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
ALKALIS,SULFIDES,SULFITES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 275F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE,OXIDES
    OF PHOSPHOROUS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.IT HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED THAT EACH USER DEVELOP A
    SPILL PREVENTION PLAN(SPCC).

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