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

MSDS NAME:SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
NIIN:00-935-3991
MSDS Number: BFXMX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO. (INDUS. CHEM. DIVISION)
Emergency Phone Num:203-226-6602
CAGE:DO667
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INC
Address:300 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60606-6613
Country:US
Phone:312-906-7500 TECH: 800-828-792
CAGE:97854
Company:STAUFFER CHEMICAL COMAPNY
City:WESTPORT
State:CT
ZIP:06881
Phone:(203) 226-6602
CAGE:DO667

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

Name:SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC	(SARA III)
CAS:10124-56-8
RTECS #:OY3675000
Fraction by Wt: 98%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE,SKN:IRRT. INHL:IRRT,INGEST: NAUS, VOMIT,
    DIARR.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
    DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
    UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEM, FOAM, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA, FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR DUST RESP & APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. AVOID CREATING DUST. SHOVEL OR SWEEP SPILLAGE INTO
    CLOSABLE CONTAINER. FLUSH TRACE RESIDUE TO SEWER W/AMPLE WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTED AREA.
    KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED & DRY.  AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKN, CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL HYGEINE PROCEDURES AT ALL
    TIMES

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

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST RESP AS REQD.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL PREFERRED
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES,SHIELD, GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
ENTERED PER NON-OSHA MSDS DTD APR80.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.2
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDERED OR GRANULAR WHITE SOLID.PH 1% SOL=7

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HYGROSCOPIC - AVOID MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSPHOROUS OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM OR LANDFILL IAW ALL LAWS & REGS.

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