PURITAN PRODUCTS, INC. -- PHOSPHORIC ACID,85 % -- 6810-01-150-0339 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHOSPHORIC ACID,85 %
MSDS Date:03/31/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-150-0339
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PURITAN PRODUCTS, INC.
Address:2290 AVENUE A
City:BETHLEHEM
State:PA
ZIP:18017
Country:US
Info Phone Num:610-888-4225
Emergency Phone Num:610-888-4225/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:PURIT
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:LOS ANGELES CHEMICAL CO
Address:4545 ARDINE ST
Box:1987
City:SOUTH GATE
State:CA
ZIP:90280
Country:US
Phone:213-562-9500
CAGE:75656
Company Name:PURITAN PRODUCTS INC
Address:635 MILL ST
City:PALMER
State:PA
ZIP:18043
Country:US
Phone:215-252-5379
CAGE:PURIT

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

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7664-38-2
RTECS #:TB6300000
Fraction by Wt: 75 - 95%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 5 - 25%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT RELEVANT
ACGIH TLV:NOT RELEVANT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 1530 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- CORROSIVE. EYE OR SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    CHEMICAL BURNS. MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. INHALING MIST MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATIO N & BURNS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE
    TISSUE DAMAGE & BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT & DIGESTIVE TRACT. CHRONIC-
    UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS, DIFFICULTY IN
    BREATHING, PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, COUGHING, BLINDNESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN IRRITATION MAY BE AGGRAVATED
    IN PERSONS WITH EXISTING SKIN LESIONS. MISTS MAY AGGRAVATE ACUTE OR
    CHRONIC ASTHMA OR OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
    INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:
    DO NOT INDUCE VO MITING. RINSE OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. DRINK LARGE
    AMOUNT OF WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH
    AS GLOVES, HOODS, SUITS, RUBBER BOOTS AND A NIOSH-APPROVED
    FULL-FACE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY FORM HAZARDOUS GASES SUCH AS
    PHOSPHORUS OXIDES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS. DIKE SPILL WITH
    SAND OR CLAY TO KEEP IT OUT OF SEWER SYSTEM. COVER WITH HYDRATED
    LIME OR SODA ASH. REQUIRES GOOD VENTILATION AS CO2 IS PRODUCED.
    SCRAPE UP AND REMOVE. REPOR T SPILL TO COAST GUARD AT 800-424-8802
    IF > RQ.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE, IN CLOSED
    CONTAINERS AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DANGER! CORROSIVE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO
    NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING MISTS.
    WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT INGEST. READ LABEL
    INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID MISTS
    WHEN HANDLING SPILLS, LEAKS OR WHEN AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
    CONTROL INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW OSHA'S PEL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & EMERGENCY SHOWER SHOULD
    BE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. USE OF RUBBERIZED COVERALLS & RUBBER SHOES
    SUGGESTED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:316F,158C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-6F,-21C
Vapor Pres:0.03 @ 68F
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.69
pH:1.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, SYRUPY LIQUID - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, SOME METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM, ZINC, IRON, SODIUM
    TETRAHYDROBORATE, ALDEHYDES, AMINES, AMIDES, ALCOHOLS
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
    HANDLING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF PHOSPHORUS OXIDES MAY
    BE FORMED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE AT AN APPROPRIATE WASTE
    DISPOSAL FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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