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

MSDS NAME:FORMULA 248
NIIN:00F004616
MSDS Number: BBQQV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GARRATT-CALLAHAN/MILLBRAE, CA 94030
Emergency Phone Num:(415) 697-5811
CAGE:56733
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GARRATT-CALLAHAN CO
Address:111 ROLLINS RD
Box:City:MILBRAE
State:CA
ZIP:94038
Country:US
Phone:415-697-5811
CAGE:56733

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

Name:SODIUM METASILICATE
CAS:6834-92-0
RTECS #:VV9275000
Fraction by Wt: 20%

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

Effects of Overexposure:CAN BURN EYES, IRRITATE OR BURN SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. DUST WOULD AGGRAVATE ASTHMA/EMPHYSEMA.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A DOCTOR. EYES/SKIN:
    FLUSH WITH WATER. CALL A DOCTOR IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION:
    DRINK WATER. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A DOCTOR.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF HEATED TO DECOMP, MAY EMIT SO4 FUMES. SCBA
    REQUIRED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP. SMALL SPILLS MAY BE FLUSHED TO DRAIN
    WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH OR MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE MASK
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
CURRENT AS OF: 14 OCT 1986.

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

Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS WHITE CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO4 IF DECOMPOSED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:APPROVED WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY.

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 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
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