STERIS CORPORATION CALCON VESTAL DIVISION -- LIQUID DESCALER  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIQUID DESCALER
MSDS Date:05/15/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:STERIS CORPORATION CALCON VESTAL DIVISION
Address:7501 PAGE AVENUE
Box:147
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63166-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-535-1810/314-535-1395
Emergency Phone Num:314-535-1395/800-444-9009
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:GO595
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:STERIS CORPORATION CALCON VESTAL DIVISION
Address:7501 PAGE AVENUE
Box:147
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63166-5000
Country:US
Phone:314-535-1810/314-535-1395
CAGE:GO595

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

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID
CAS:7664-38-2
RTECS #:TB6300000
= Wt:50.
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:3 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:GLYCOLIC ACID
CAS:79-14-1
RTECS #:MC5250000
= Wt:3.

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITATION, DERMATITIS,
    CORROSIVE/SEVERE BURNS. INGESTION: TISSUE PERFORATION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES OF THE MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH.
    CORROSIVE/SEVERE BURNS. EYES: CORROSIVE/SEVERE BURNS.  INHALATION:
    IRRITATION TO NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS, BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONITIS &
    PULMONARY EDEMA.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS, IRRITATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, EDEMA,

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:  FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. 
    SKIN:  REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. 
    INGESTION:	DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.  NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
    BY MOUTH TO AN  UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.  DON'T INDUCE VOMITING.  NOTE
    TO PHYSICIAN:  PROBABLE MUCOSAL DAMAGE MAY CONTRAINDICATE THE USE
    OF GASTRIC LAVAGE.	MEASURES AGAINST CIRCULATORY SHOCK, RESPIRATORY
    DEPRESSION & CO NVULSION MAY BE NEEDED.  INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.	APPLY CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG/ CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN, BUT MAY SPLATTER
    IF TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS BOILING POINT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL & NEUTRALIZE BY SMOTHERING
    W/EXCESS LIME/SODA ASH.  SCOOP SPILLED MATERIALS INTO CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME/SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
    ALKALIES, SULFIDES & SULFITES.

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

Respiratory Protection:MSHA/NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES & FULL FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS & RUBBER SUIT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:1.361
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR VIOLET LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC MILD ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES, SULFIDES, & SULFITES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES OF CARBON DIOXIDES,
    NITROGEN OXIDES & SULFUR OXIDES UPON THERMAL DECOMPOSITON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT EACH USER ESTABLISH A
    SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL & COUNTERMEASURE PLAN.

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