R-0010



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



MANUFACTURER: TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC

              31 LOVETON CIRCLE

              SPARKS, MD 21152

TELEPHONE: 410-472-4340



1.PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

   CATALOG NO.: R-0010

   PRODUCT NAME: Calcium Buffer

   CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic alkali solution



2.INGREDIENTS

   INGREDIENT                CAS NO.        %              NATURE OF HAZARD

   Sodium hydroxide          1310-73-2      <2             Irritant alkali

   Deionized water           7732-18-5      to 100         None



3.PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

   STATE: Liquid     APPEARANCE: Clear, colorless     ODOR: None

   BOILING PT (F): 230     pH: 13.1   SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.2

   VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): 17     VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): .6

   PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 98     SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble



4.FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARD AND REACTIVITY DATA

   FLASH PT: NA         METHOD: NA

   FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: NA          UEL: NA

   EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam

   SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained (positive pressure if available)

   breathing apparatus and special protective clothing

   FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May react with

   metals to produce hydrogen gas. May emit toxic or irritating fumes.

   NFPA CODE: Health: 2    Flammability: 0    Reactivity: 0  Specific: NA

   CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme heat, temperatures. Contact with strong

   acids, metals, aldehydes, organic halogens.



5.HEALTH HAZARD DATA

   INGREDIENT: Sodium hydroxide

   TOXICITY: LD50(orl-rat): 140-340 mg/kg

   PEL: 2 mg/m3                              TLV:    2 mg/m3

   STEL: NE



   ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation    Ingestion X   Skin X

   TARGET ORGAN(S): Eyes, skin

   CARCINOGENICITY: NTP No     IARC No    OSHA No

   HEALTH HAZARDS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

   EYES: Irritant. Contact may cause burns.

   SKIN: Irritant. Contact may cause burns.

   INGESTION: Irritant. May cause burns of mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach.

   INHALATION: NA

   MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Eye and skin conditions

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 6.PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: General purpose gloves, safety glasses, lab coat

    HANDLING: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing

    chemical. Wash thoroughly after handling.

    STORAGE: Cool, dry area. Avoid direct sunlight.



 7.EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

    EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with water for 20 minutes or

    until chemical is removed. Call physician. Wash skin thoroughly with soap

    and water.

    INGESTION: Give large amounts of water. Call physician. DO NOT INDUCE

    VOMITING. DO NOT give anything by mouth to a person who is unconscious,

    rapidly losing consciousness, or convulsing.

    INHALATION: NA



 8.SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

    SPILL OR RELEASE: Neutralize with dilute acid. Absorb with vermiculite or

    other inert material. Containerize for later disposal.

    DISPOSAL: Incineration or other method to comply with all local, state, and

    federal regulations.





  NA = Not applicable

  ND = Not determined

  NE = Not established



    This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in accordance with 29 CFR

Part 1910.1200 and contains information believed to be accurate and complete at

the date of preparation. However, no warranty is expressed or implied. Advice

given under "Spill and Disposal Procedures" assumes compliance with federal,

state, and local regulations regarding the disposal of hazardous waste.



                                        DATE PREPARED: November 2005