TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES INC -- R-0006 BDR REAGENT  -- 6810-00F006043
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:R-0006 BDR REAGENT
MSDS Date:02/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F006043
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:31 LOVETON CIRCLE
City:SPARKS
State:MD
ZIP:21152-9201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:410-472-4340
Emergency Phone Num:410-472-4340
CAGE:EO526
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES INC
Address:31 LOVETON CIRCLE
City:SPARKS
State:MD
ZIP:21152-9201
Country:US
Phone:410-472-4340
CAGE:EO526
Company Name:TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES,  INC
Address:31 LOVETON CIRCLE
Box:City:SPARKS
State:MD
ZIP:21152
Phone:401-472-4340
CAGE:89975

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH, TRONA, CARBONIC ACID, CRYSTOL
    CARBONATE, DISODIUM CARBONATE)
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: <1%

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: <100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 4090 MG/KG (SEE SUP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: GI
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE & SKIN CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
    THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA (IN POSITIVE PRESSURE) & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT VIOLENTLY W/STRONG ACIDS,
    FLUORINE, ALUMINUM, LITHIUM METALS & PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE. ABSORB W/VERMICULITE/OTHER INERT
    MATERIAL. CONTAINERIZE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. AVOID
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING CHEMICAL.

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

Protective Gloves:GENERAL PURPOSE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ORAL LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR SODIUM CARBONATE.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:17
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:1
pH:11.2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID W/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, FLUORINE, METALS, PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, TEMPS, DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF SODIUM OXIDE &
    CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION/OTHER METHOD IAW/FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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