N/A = Not Applicable MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Effective Date: Oct 2002 ------

SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Revised Date: Sept 2005

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Product Name:Hi Eff Low Foaming powder laun det Product ID#: 161250 HMIS SYMBOL HMIS NFPA NFPA SYMBOL

Generic Name: Laundry DetergentHEALTH |2| SEVERE 4 EXTREME FIRE |0|

Supplier's Name: BIRSCH INDUSTRIES, INCFLAMMABILITY |0| SERIOUS 3 HIGH REACTIVITY |0|

.Supplier's Address: 476 Viking Drive, Suite 102REACTIVITY |0| MODERATE 2 MODERATE TOXICITY |2|

Virginia Beach, VA 23452 SLIGHT 1 SLIGHT SPECIAL |0|

Emergency Phone Number: (800) 255-3924 INSIGNIFICANT 0 MINIMAL

Information Phone Number: (757) 622-0355

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SECTION 2 - INGREDIENTS

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CHEMICAL NAME CAS # WT. % PEL TWA-TLV STEL-TLV CARCINOGEN

Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 >1.0 None None None No

Sodium Silicate 1344-09-8 >1.0 None None None No

Metso Beads6834-92-0>1.0 None None None No

Nonionic Detergent9016-45-9>1.0 None None None No

Sodium Alkylbenzenesulfonate68081-81-2>1.0 None None None No

This product contains no toxic chemicals subject to

the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning

and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1988 and of 40 CFR 372.

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SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA | SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

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Boiling Point (F): N.A. Specific Gravity: N.D. | Flash Point (Method Used): N.A.

Vapor Pressure: N.A. Vapor Density: N.A. (Air=1): | Upper Explosive Limit:

% Volatile: pH: | Extinguishing Media:

Solubility in Water: Yes Evaporation Rate: (Water=1): | Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Normal

Physical Description: Free flowing powder with a clean smell. | Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None

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SECTION 5 - REACTIVE DATA | SECTION 6 - STORAGE AND HANDLING INFORMATION

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Stability: N.A. Hazardous Polymerization: N.A. | Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage:

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): |

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of Sulfur |

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SECTION 7 - HEALTH HAZARDS AND FIRST AID

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Effects of Overexposure | First Aid Procedures

Primary Route of Entry:|

Skin: Irritation and contact dermatitis may occur from prolonged or | Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water.

repeated contact.|

Eyes: Possible stinging and irritation. | Eyes: Immediately rinse eyes with water for 10 to 15 minutes.

Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated exposure may produce irritation of | Inhalation: Moved exposed person to fresh air and provide respiratory

respiratory tract.| support if needed.

Ingestion: May product nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and| Ingestion: Drink a glass of water or milk.

diarrhea.|

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SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

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Respiratory Protection: Wear dust mask if needed. | Ventilation: Use local exhaust.

Protective Gloves: Wear clean cotton lined gloves. | Eye Protection: Wear safety goggles.

Other Protective Equipment: None

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE PRODUCT LABEL. THEY ARE YOUR BEST GUIDE FOR THIS PRODUCT IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY, AND THEYALSO GIVE THE NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH.

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SECTION 9 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

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Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Sweep up | Waste disposal Method: Dilute with plenty of water and flush into

and place in a container. Avoid dust conditions. | sewer system.

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