CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES -- NICKEL-SAFE ICE MACHINE CLEANER  -- 6850-00D000060
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NICKEL-SAFE ICE MACHINE CLEANER
MSDS Date:12/12/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D000060
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES
Address:5035 MANCHESTER AVENUE
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63110
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-862-2000
Emergency Phone Num:314-535-1810
Preparer's Name:R.C. JENTE
CAGE:19410
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:STERIS CORPORATION, CALGON VESTAL DIV
Address:7501 PAGE AVE
Box:147
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63166
Country:US
Phone:800-548-4873 / 314-535-1810
CAGE:19410

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

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-38-2
RTECS #:TB6300000
Fraction by Wt: <30%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3/3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:GLYCOLIC ACID (HYDROXYACETIC ACID)
CAS:79-14-1
RTECS #:MC5250000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES- EXTREMELY
    IRRITATING/CORROSIVE. MAY RESULT IN BURNS.	SKIN- SEVERELY
    IRRITATING/CORROSIVE AND CAN RESULT IN BURNS.  INHALATION-
    IRRITATING TO LUNGS, THROAT AND NASAL PASSAGES.  INGESTION-  MAY
    RESULT IN ABDOMINAL HEMORRGAHE, SEVERE PAIN, VOMITING AND LOSS OF
    CONSCIOUSNESS. NECROSIS OF STOMACH AND GI TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATING AND POSSIBLE BURNS TO ANY
    AREA THIS PRODUCT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH.

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

First Aid:EYES- IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK MEDICAL AID.	SKIN- IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH
    SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. AFTER REMOVING CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING.  I NHALATION- REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    NECESSARY ASSISTANCE.  INGESTION- DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
    WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS ESSENTIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH SOME METALS CAN GENERATE
    HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. COVER WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE
    MIXTURE (50/50). MIX AND ADD WATER TO FORM SLURRY. PLACE IN
    DOT-APPROVED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WASH RESIDUE TO SANITARY SEWER
    WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WA TER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
    CLOTHING. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
    KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    THE CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:USE WITH GOOD GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION OR DILUTION
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN AIR CONCENTRATIONS BELOW ESTABLISHED
    LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND RUBBER BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.85
pH:2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,AMBER SOLUTION WITH CHEMICAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS AND OXIDIZERS. AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WITH METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSPHORIC ACID AND PHOSPHOROUS OXIDE
    FUMES. WILL FORM HYDROGEN GAS UPON PROLONGED CONTACT WITH SOME
    METALS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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