SNYDER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION -- INHIBITOR COMPONENT (ALKALINE CONDITIONER) -- 6850-00-598-7328

======Product Identification ======

Product ID:INHIBITOR COMPONENT(ALKALINE CONDITIONER)

MSDS Date:04/13/1990

FSC:6850

NIIN:00-598-7328

Kit Part:Y

MSDS Number: BHYCR

=== Responsible Party ===

Company Name:SNYDER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Address:1541 WEST COWLES STREET

City:LONG BEACH

State:CA

ZIP:90813-1224

Country:US

Info Phone Num:213-432-2038

Emergency Phone Num:213-432-2038 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Preparer's Name:DR. D.O. ATKINS

CAGE:GO221

=== Contractor Identification ===

Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.

Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET

Box:City:HIGHLAND

State:CA

ZIP:92346-2640

Country:US

Phone:909-864-2310

CAGE:60777

Company Name:SNYDER MANUFACTURING CORP

Address:1541 W COWLES STREET

City:LONG BEACH

State:CA

ZIP:90813-1224

Country:US

Phone:213-432-2038

CAGE:GO221

Company Name:SNYDER MFG CO

Address:1541 W COWLES ST

Box:City:LONG BEACH

State:CA

ZIP:90813-1224

Country:US

Phone:213-432-2038 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

CAGE:9N258

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, DECAHYDRATE

CAS:1303-96-4

RTECS #:VZ2275000

Fraction by Wt: 37%

Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NOSkin:NO Ingestion:NO

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NOOSHA:NO

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT

IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP,

OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.

Effects of Overexposure:EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.

Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS

OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR

RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS

DIFFICULT .GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH

PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL

ATTENTION. SK IN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND

WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION:DO NOT

INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL

ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE

Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &

FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND DISCARD AS AN ALKALINE WASTE.

Neutralizing Agent:WATER DILUTION AND DILUTE ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP

CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM

PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP AWAY FROM ACIDIC MATERIALS.

Other Precautions:DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT GET IN EYES. WASH THOROUGHLY

AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. AVOID

REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.

Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.

Protective Gloves:WORK GLOVES

Eye Protection:SAFETY SPLASH GOGGLES

Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.

Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.

LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE WEARING. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.

Supplemental Safety and Health

NOTE: THIS IS PART C OF A FIVE-PART KIT. THE STORAGE CODE AND SHIPPING

INFORMATION ARE FOR THE KIT AS A WHOLE. IF SEPERATED THIS COMPONENT

WOULD HAVE AN HCC CODE OF "N1".

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

HCC:N1

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1366F,741C

Vapor Pres:0

Spec Gravity:2.367

Solubility in Water:SLIGHT

Appearance and Odor:WHITE, FREE-FLOWING CRYSTALS; HYGROSCOPIC. NO ODOR

Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

STRONG ACIDS

Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH MOISTURE CONDITIONS

Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN WATER. NEUTRALIZE TO PH 7 WITH

DILUTE ACID. FLUSH DOWN DRAIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND

LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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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

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particular situation.