MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                              LaMOTTE COMPANY

                                                  PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620

                                                   TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100

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  1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

                                                              Code Nr. 3969

  Ammonia #2 Tablets



 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 NAME                                                                       CAS #          TSCA #      %               PEL               TLV

 Lithium Hydroxide, anhydrous                                              1310-65-2                   <30       N/E                   N/E



 Lithium Hypochlorite                                                      13840-33-0                  <20      N/E                    N/E



^ Lithium Carbonate                                                         554-13-2                 0.1-0.5      N/E                   N/E









 3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)

 NAME                                                                                                                        CAS #                 %

 All other ingredients are proprietary, NJTSRN 80100291-5033p









 4. PHYSICAL DATA

 Appearance: White Tablet

 Solubility in Water: Soluble           Odor: Bleach                                    Boiling Point: N/A               Melt. Point: N/A

 Vapor Pressure: N/A                    Vapor Density: N/A                   pH:   13(1 tablet in 5mL water)

 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

 Flash Point (method used) N/A                                                          Flammable Limit: LEL: N/A              UEL: N/A

 Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard

 HMIS Hazard:Health - 2 Flammability -            0                          0

                                                            Reactivity -                 Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least

 Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

 Firefighters wear SCBA.

 Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:

 Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.



 6. REACTIVITY DATA

 Stability:    Conditions to avoid: Heat, moisture

               Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

    Stable

               Strong acids, strong oxidizers

    Unstable

               Hazardous Decomposition Products: Chlorine gas

 7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 Toxicity: Birth defects reported in babies born to women on lithium carbonate therapy.

 Primary Route of Entry:                             Skin Carcinogenicity:

                                 Inhalation                                      None        NTP

                                 Ingestion           N/ A                        OSHA        IARC

 Other Health Related Comments:

 Warning! This product contains lithium carbonate, a chemical known to the state of Calif. to cause birth defects.

 Target Organs: Eyes, Lungs, Skin,

 Signs and symptoms of exposure:

 Corrosive. Irritating to eyes, skin, nose, throat and respiratory system. Harmful if swallowed.



 Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A

 8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

 Eye Contact: Wash with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.

 Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Consult physician immediately.

 Inhalation:

 Remove to fresh air.

 Skin Contact:

 Wash with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.

 9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

 Spill and Leak:

 Small quantity: Dissolve in a beaker of water. Neutralize carefully with 6M HCl. Flush down drain with excess water. Large quantity: Sweep up. Avoid raising

 dust. See disposal.

 Disposal:

 Containerize for disposal as hazardous waste according to federal, state and local regulations. If spilled material is contaminated with moisture, organic matter, or other

 chemicals, do not tightly seal container. Isolate container in well ventilated area until disposal.

 10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

 In Handling:      Gloves       Eye Protection             N/A            Other: Lab Coat

 Ventilation             Normal      Mechanical             Respiratory Protection

 Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid handling tablets.

 11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

 Store away from heat, moisture & acids--out of reach of children.

         9/30/98                      The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.

 DATE:

  ^    This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.