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

MSDS NAME:CONTRLD SUDSING LW PHOSPHATE LNDRY DETERGNT
NIIN:00-929-1220
MSDS Number: BHMYK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.L. HOFFMAN CO., INC.
Box:8656
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18105-8656
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-432-4466
Emergency Phone Num:215-432-4466
Preparer's Name:I. HADJILOUKAS
CAGE:74381
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC
Address:414 NORTH FULTON STREET
Box:8656
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18105
Phone:215-432-4455
CAGE:74381

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

Name:SODIUM METASILLICATE
CAS:6834-92-0
RTECS #:VV9275000
Fraction by Wt: 3%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION MAY IRRITATE NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS.
    PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITA-TION.

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

First Aid:WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER.			       
		      FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES    
				  IF INGESTED DRINK LARGE QUANTITY OF
    WATE R. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.CONTACT PHYSICIAN AT ONCE.

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

Flash Point:NA
Extinguishing Media:NA
Fire Fighting Procedures:NA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NA

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL INTO EMPTY CONTAINER
    WITH  A COVER. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:ACIDS SUCH AS VINEGAR, HC1, ETC.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR PRODUCT DUST
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:GENERAL PURPOSE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
NK

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NA
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:0.80
pH:11.0
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR LIGHT GREEN POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:4
Corrosion Rate:NA

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS WILL RELEASE
    CARBON DIOXIDE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE WITH WATER AND FLUSH TO SEWER.

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