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

MSDS NAME:227 HARDNESS INDICATOR BUFFER POWDER
NIIN:00N083206
MSDS Number: CGPWD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MASTERS CHEMICAL CO
Address:200 WILSON CT
City:BENSENVILLE
State:IL
ZIP:60106
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-238-9292
Emergency Phone Num:800-535-5053
CAGE:6U393
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MASTERS CHEMICAL CO
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:MCBEN
Company:MASTERS CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:200 WILSON COURT
Box:City:BENSENVILLE
State:IL
ZIP:60106
Country:US
Phone:630-238-9292
CAGE:6U393

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

Name:SODIUM TETRABORATE, PENTAHYDRATE; (BORATE, TETRA SODIUM,
    PENTAHYDRATE)
CAS:11130-12-4
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/ME (MFR)

Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <3%
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:SODIUM SULFIDE; (SODIUM SULFIDE, ANHYDROUS)
CAS:1313-82-2
RTECS #:WE1905000
Fraction by Wt: <3%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: >89%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: POSSIBLE IRRITATION TO SKIN &
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CORROSIVE TO EYES & MOIST SKIN. SIGNS &
    SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: INHALATION DUSTS & SKIN CONTACT CAN CAUSE
    IRRITATION AND OR BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR FURTHER TREATMENT, OBSERVATION
    AND SUPPORT IF NECESSARY. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LST 15
    MINUTES. SEEK MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SEEK
    MED ATTN IF  IRRIT PERSISTS. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESHAIR. INGEST: DO
    NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DILUTE BY GIVING 3-4 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER.
    SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILL WITH VERMICULITE OR SIMILAR
    ABSORBENT, SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN DRY GARBAGE; OR FLUSH SPILL TO
    SEWER OR GROUND WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA AWAY FROM ANY
    REACTIVE MATERIALS OR CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    RUBBER APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: & FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ELEMENTAL OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:AS PER STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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