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

MSDS NAME:SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
NIIN:00-597-5287
MSDS Number: BGXCY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC.UNIVAR COR
Address:2600 CAMPUS DR
Box:5932
City:SAN MATEO
State:CA
ZIP:94403-2522
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-447-5911
Emergency Phone Num:206-4475911 OR 714-864-2310;CHEM.C
Preparer's Name:DOUGLAS EISNER
CAGE:0AN91
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:2256 JUNCTION AVE
City:SAN JOSE
State:CA
ZIP:95131
Country:US
Phone:408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0AN91

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

Name:SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC	(SARA III)
CAS:10124-56-8
RTECS #:OY3675000
Fraction by Wt: >99.0%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT: 6.6 G/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY TRAACT IN FORM DUST;COUGHING,CHEST DISCOMFORT;NO DATA
    AVAILABLE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

Eyes:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES.SEEK
    MEDICAL HELP. SKIN; WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALATION;REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR,SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:N/R;USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SUITABLE MEDIA NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN
    AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN TO MFR

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION,SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:N/L

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AND DRY AREA.WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF
    ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH,APRON,SAFETY SHOWER (NEAR BY)
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST/VAPORS;WASH THIROUGHLY.AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1162F
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER,GRANULES OR GLASS PLATES;ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY GIVE, CO*2 AND OXIDES OF SODIUM.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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