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

MSDS NAME:HARDNESS TITRATING SOLUTION
NIIN:01-072-1978
MSDS Number: BGKLR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BETZ LABORATORIES, INC.
Address:4636 SOMERTON ROAD
City:TREVOSE
State:PA
ZIP:19047
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-355-3300
Emergency Phone Num:215-355-3300
CAGE:24774
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BETZDEARBORN INC.
Address:4636 SOMERTON ROAD
Box:City:TREVOSE
State:PA
ZIP:19053
Country:US
Phone:215-355-3300
CAGE:24774

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

Name:MFG DID NOT SPECIFY.HOWEVER DID STATE THAT ITEM CONTAINS NO
    HAZ INGRED BY OSHA REGS
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS IRRITATING TO BODY TISSUES.
    MFR GIVES NO INDICATION THAT IT IS ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. WITH
    200F FLASH POINT,VOLITILITY SHOULD BE SUFFICIENTLY LOW TO PRESENT
    LITTLE INHALATION HAZARD UND ER NORMAL USE.
Effects of Overexposure:MODERATELY IRRITA TO SKIN,SEVERELY IRRITATING
    TO EYES.INHALE CAUSE IRRITA OF RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:DON'T
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING  BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS LIKE ELEMENTAL OXIDES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.CONTAIN & ABSORB ON ABSORBENT
    MATL.PLACE IN WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.FLUSH AREA W/WATER.WET AREA
    MAY BE SLIPPERY,IF SO,SPREAD SAND OR GRIT.
Neutralizing Agent:ACETIC ACID OR 6M HYDROCHLORIC ACID.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.PROTECT FROM
    FREEZING.IF FROZEN,THAN COMPLETELY AND MIX THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRATORR W/DUST/MIST CARTRIDGE IF
    VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES & SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.0
pH:10.3
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WILL YIELD
    "ELEMENTAL OXIDES".

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    MFR SUGGESTS LIQUID MAY BE FLUSHED TO SANITARY SEWER IF LOCAL
    AGREEMENT IS REACHED.

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