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

MSDS NAME:SILICATE OF SODA GRADES:40,WATER GLASS
NIIN:00-247-0607
MSDS Number: BDNLM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DIAMOND SHAMROCK (DISTRBTR:CHEM COMMODITIES)
Emergency Phone Num:216-694-5000
CAGE:DIAMO
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DIAMOND SHAMROCK CHEMICALS CO
Address:351 PHELPS COURT
City:IRVING
State:TX
ZIP:75015-2300
Country:US
Phone:214-922-2700
CAGE:DIAMO
Company:MAXUS ENERGY CORP -FORMERLY DIAMOND SHAMROCK CORP.
Address:717 N HARWOOD ST
Box:City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75201-6501
Country:US
Phone:214-922-2700/216-352-7245
CAGE:85186

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

Name:SODIUM OXIDE,CAS# 12401-86-4,6.3-7.0%
CAS:12401-86-4
RTECS #:WC4800000
Fraction by Wt: 6.65%

Name:SILICON DIOXIDE,CAS 60676-86-0,TLV FOR RESPIRABLE
    DUST,(3.7-3.8%)
RTECS #:VV7320000
Fraction by Wt: 3.75%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Name:AQUEOUS SOLUTION,NON-HAZARDOUS,UNIDENTIFIED
Fraction by Wt: 89.6%

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

Eyes:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN.DO NOT USE EYE WASH
    SOLUTION.SKIN:WASH WITH WATER.USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF
    NEEDED.SENSITIVE PERSONS SHOULD USE PROTECTIVE
    CREAMS.INHALATION:CAUSES SNEEZING.USE FILTER RE SPIRATOR.GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WHEN SPILLS IN FIRE AREAS,WASH W WATER AS ITEM
    IS SLIPPERY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON COMBUSTIBLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILLS:WIPE WITH ADSORBENT AND WASH WITH
    WATER.LG SPILL:FLOOD W WATER & FLUSH TO SUMP OR SEWER.WHERE
    NECESSARY,GEL SILICATE WITH 10% CALCIUM CHLORIDE OR PORTLAND CEMENT
    SLURRY(1 SACK/50 GALS WATER) .DISPOSE OF GEL IN LANDFILL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN NON-FERROUS METAL
    TANKS.WEAR GOGGLES TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH OR CONTACT.KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED.STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID SPLASHING OR SPATTERING.USE CARE IN HANDLING
    HOT SOLUTIONS.CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDICATELY.AVOID CONTACT WITH DRIED
    MATERIAL WHICH BECOMES HARD,GLASSY,BRITTLE AND SHARP.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF NEED,USE AIR FILTER RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS W ADEQUATE VENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP RANGE-101-102C.VAP PRESS RANGE:140.5-156.5.% VOLATILE
    RANGE:70-80%.SP GR RANGE:1.30-1.71.INCOMPATIB:LITY:ACID
    SALTS,ORGANIC SOLVENTS.PRODUCT MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 2 UNDER
    O-S-605D.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:214-216F
Vapor Pres:149
Spec Gravity:1.50
Evaporation Rate & Reference:VARIES(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TURBID LIQUID,NONE-SLIGHTLY SOAPY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:75

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MINERAL & ORGANIC ACIDS,ANHYDRIDES,NON-FERROUS METALS(SUPP)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EVAP OF WATER-SODIUM SILICATE GLASS(IS
    SHARP/ABRASIVE)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE WASTE TO LESS THAN 3% AND DISPOSE BY
    SEWERING IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.IF
    NECESSARY,NAUTRALIZE WITH MINERAL ACID BEFORE SEWERING,OR SOLIDIFY
    WITH PORTLAND CEMENT SLU RRY(1 SACK/50 GALS)AND DISPOSE IN
    LANDFILL.

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