CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES, DIV OF CALGON CORP -- NICKEL-SAFE ICE MACHINE CLEANER  -- 6850-01-363-4770
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL-SAFE ICE MACHINE CLEANER
MSDS Date:04/11/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-363-4770
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES, DIV OF CALGON CORP
Address:5035 MANCHESTER AVE
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63100
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-535-1395 (NIGHT)
Emergency Phone Num:314-535-1810/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:21667
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALTER HARRY CO.
Address:17725 VOLBERECHT
Box:City:LANSING
State:IL
ZIP:60438-1555
Country:US
Phone:312-243-5242
CAGE:70334
Company Name:CONVATEC, BRISTOL-MEYERS SQUIBB CO
Address:7501 PAGE
Box:147
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63166-1096
Country:US
Phone:314-535-1810 (DAY)
CAGE:21667

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

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-38-2
RTECS #:TB6300000
Fraction by Wt: < 30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID
CAS:77-92-9
RTECS #:GE7350000
Fraction by Wt: < 5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR PHOSPHORIC ACID IS 1 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYE:CORROSIVE.MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION,BURNS,PERMANENT TISSUE DAMAGE.SKIN:CORROSIVE.MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION.NO IMMEDIATE BURNING SENSATIONS MAY BE
    EXPECTED.INHALED:MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIR ATORY SYSTEM
    IRRITATION.ORAL:CORROSIVE.MAY CAUSE SEVERE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
    IRRITATION & BURNS,TISSUE DAMAGE.CHRONIC-UNK.
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE.MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE
    IRRITATION,BURNS,PERMANENT TISSUE DAMAGE.MAY CAUSE SEVERE SKIN
    IRRITATION.NO IMMEDIATE BURNING SENSATIONS MAY BE EXPECTED.MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY & DIGESTIVE SYSTEM S IRRITATION. SYMPTOMS
    MAY INCLUDE MOUTH& THROAT PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING POSSIBLY WITH
    FRESH BLOOD AND THIRST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE
    AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.EYE/SKIN:FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR & PROVIDE CPR IF NEEDED.ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.IF
    CONSCIOUS,DRI NK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER,MILK OR MILK OFMAGNESIA IF
    POSSIBLE.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO UNUSUAL FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES. MOP UP OR PICK UP WITH
    SAND OR CLAY. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH. REQUIRES GOOD VENTILATION
    AS CO2 IS PRODUCED. PLACE NEUTRALIZED SPILL IN DOT APPROVED
    DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH R ESIDUES WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER TO
    DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA AWAY
    FROM ALKALIES.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING MISTS OR VAPORS. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF LEVELS EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED HEALTH
    STANDARDS, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED VAPOR RESPIRATOR FOR ACID. FOR
    EMERGENCY USE, WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE MODE,
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS	(SCBA).
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CONTROL
    INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW OSHA'S PEL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:>93.3C, 200.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-17.8C, 0.F
Spec Gravity:1.188
pH:<1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:GREEN LIQUID - MILD CHEMICAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:30

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, AMMONIA, CHLORINE BLEACH
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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