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

MSDS NAME:HFS ACID (HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID)
NIIN:00-594-6375
MSDS Number: BFGWR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:INTERNATIONAL MINERALS & CHEMICAL CORP
Emergency Phone Num:(312)296-0600
CAGE:GO916
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:INT'L MINERAL & CHEM (UNISOL CHEM,DISTR)
CAGE:4U454
Company:INTERNATIONAL MINERALS AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION
CAGE:GO916

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

Name:HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID, CAS #16961-83-4 (TLV AS FLUORIDES)
CAS:16961-83-4
RTECS #:VV8225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/CUM AS F

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:CAUSES BURNS. VAPORS/DUST:IRRITATS
    INGEST:SEVERE DAMAGE, CAN BE FATAL.

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

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; GET MEDICAL ATTENTION;GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN
    IF NEED. IF CONTACT,FLUSH W. H*2O FOR 15 MIN. SPEED OF REMOVAL IS
    CRITICAL. REMOVE & ISOLATE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. KEEP WARM &
    QUIET.EFFE CTS MAY BE DELAYED; OBSERVE VICTIM.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:LIQ SPILL: STOP LEAK,ELIMINATE IGNITION
    SOURCES. COVER W  SODIUM BICARBONATE/SLAKED LIME MIX (50-50).MIX
    AND ADD WATER IF NECESSARY TO MAKE SLURRY. WASH THROUGH DRAIN W 
    EXCESS H*2O.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT SPILL ON SKIN OR CLOTHING.DO
    NOT ALLOW SOLUTIONS TO BECOME DEHYDRATED
Other Precautions:STORE IN METAL CNTAINERS.ETCHES GLASS SLIGHTLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MESA APPR SCBA/AIR SUPP RESPIR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN