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

MSDS NAME:PERMAGRAPHIC ACTIVATOR(P/N:34407-501)
NIIN:01-011-6665
MSDS Number: BGDFC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AGFA-GEVAERT,INC(MFR);COMPUGRAPHIC CORP(DISTRBTR)
Address:2150 FRONTAGE RD
City:DES PLAINES
State:IL
ZIP:60018-3010
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE
CAGE:DO823
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AGFA-GEVAERT
Address:2150 FRONTAGE RD
Box:City:DES PLAINES
State:IL
ZIP:60018-3010
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:25631
Company:AGFA-GEVAERT,INC.
Address:100 CHALLENGER ROAD
City:RIDGEFIELD PARK
State:NJ
ZIP:07660
Country:US
Phone:201440-2500
CAGE:DO823

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE; CAS #1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4905000
Fraction by Wt: 3.0%
ACGIH TLV:(C) 2MG/CUM

Name:WATER; CAS #7732-18-5
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

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

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    BURNS;INGEST/INHAL:NONE KNOWN.MAY BE OF LOW HAZARD/TOXICITY TO
    INGESTION.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
    PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
    EVACUATE AREA.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLAGE. SM SPILL:ABSORB W. INERT
    ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W. WATER. LG
    SPILL: DIKE AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL.  NOTIFY AUTHORITIES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN & EYE CONTACT.KEEP FROM HEAT/SUNLIGHT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS W ADEQUATE VENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,CORR RES
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DTD: 2/81; PH OF SOLUTION:13.50; ITEM SUPPLIED BY
    COMPUGRAPHIC CORP,FSCM 51540,P/N 34407-501.

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F(100C)
Spec Gravity:1.077
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS SOLUTION; PH:13.50

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT W/ACIDS & METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT NH*3,CYANIDE FUMES,OXIDES OF
    N & C WHEN DECOMPOSED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS;DILUTE WITH WATER
    BEFORE DISPOSAL OR FLUSHING TO SEWER.

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