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

MSDS NAME:FORMULA 279 STEAM CLEANER
NIIN:00N010004
MSDS Number: BHNMF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:STATE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO.
Address:3100 HAMILTON AVENUE
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44114
Info Phone Num:216-861-7114
Emergency Phone Num:216-861-7114
CAGE:53798
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:STATE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO.
Address:3100 HAMILTON AVENUE
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44114-3701
Country:US
Phone:216-861-7114
CAGE:53798

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:SODIUM METASILICATE
CAS:6834-92-0
Fraction by Wt: <3%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INGESTION/INHALATION:CORROSIVE TO
    SKIN,EYES,AND BODY TISSUES.AS A RESULT IT IS HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

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

Eyes:FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET
    MED ATTENTION IMMED.CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
    WITH THIS PRODUCT.SKIN:IMMED FLUSH WELL WITH WATER.GET MED
    ATTN.INGEST:G IVE LGE AMTS OF H*2O TO DILUTE THE SODIUM
    HYDROXIDE.DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.GET MED ATTN IMMED.NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR IMMED.GET MED ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:N/K 
Upper Limits:N/K 

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.FLUSH WITH WATER AND
    NEUTRALIZE TO BELOW PH 12.5 IF NEEDED.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE BELOW FREEZING
    TEMPS.CORROSIVE LIQUID-HANDLE CAREFULLY.DO NOT REUSE DRUM WHEN
    EMPTY.CONTAINS ALKALI.MAY CAUSE BURNS.AVOID (SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Precautions:N/K 

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SOURCE OF CLEAN WATER SHOULD BE IN WORK AREA
    IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL EYE CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHILE WORKING WITH
    THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HNDLG/STOR PREC:CONTACT WITH SKIN.EYES AND CLOTHING.WASH THOROUGHLY
    AFTER HANDLING.NOT FOR USE ON ALUMINUM.NOT FOR PRESSURE WASHER
    APPLICATIONS.READ AND FOLLOW ALL LABEL PRECAUTIONS.FOR INDUSTRIAL
    USE  ONLY.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.% VOLAT BY WT:80.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:220F,104.4C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K 
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:N/K 
Vapor Density:N/K 
Spec Gravity:1.20 (WATER=1)
pH:>12.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K 
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:A CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A MILD ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM SURFACES,STRONG ACIDS,FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND ORGANIC HALOGEN
    COMPOUNDS (ESPECIALLY TRICHLOROETHYLENE).ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/K 
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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