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

MSDS NAME:PERMAGRAPHIC ACTIVATOR
NIIN:01-011-6665
MSDS Number: BGDFF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:COMPUGRAPHIC CORP(DIST), METACOMET INC(MFR).
Emergency Phone Num:212-566-8020
CAGE:4R604
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:COMPUGRAPHIC CORP(DIST), METACOMET INC(MFR).
CAGE:4R604

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 3.0%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 97.0%

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

Effects of Overexposure:CONJUNCTIVITIS, IRRITATION OF SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    TRACT, INFLAMMED LUNGS, NAUSEA,VOMITING,EDEMA,COMA.

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

First Aid:IRRIGATE EYES WITH WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED AREAS OF BODY
    WITH SOAP & WATER. TREAT SKIN BURNS AS USUAL. STOMACH WASH, IF
    SWALLOWED,WITH 5% ACETIC ACID, USING GREAT CARE NOT TO PERFORATE
    THE STOMACH TR ACT, FOLLOWED BY INSTILLATION OF OLIVE OIL.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH ANY SPILLAGE WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE OF
    CONTAINER. STORE IN DRY PLACE. PROTECT AGAINST MOISTURE & WATER.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM ACIDS, METALS, EXPLOSIVES, ORGANIC
    PEROXIDES & EASILY IGNITABLE MATERIALS. WEAR CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR
    FULL FACE SHIELD, MECHANICAL FILTER RESPIRATOR, RUBBER
    GLOVES,APRONS & BOOTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:MECHANICAL FILTER RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL FACE SHIELD, RUBBER APRONS & BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH OF SOLUTION IS APPROX. 13.50

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Spec Gravity:1.077
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR & COLORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0.0.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS; & SOAPS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL. WIPE WITH MOP OR USE WATER
    VACUUM. DRAIN INTO AN APPROVED STORAGE CONTAINER & SHIP TO AN
    APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA.

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