AIR TECHNIQUES INC -- AIR TECHNIQUES DEVELOPER  -- 6850-00F014036
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AIR TECHNIQUES DEVELOPER
MSDS Date:12/18/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F014036
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR TECHNIQUES INC
Address:70 CANTIAGUE ROCK ROAD
City:HICKSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11801-1127
Info Phone Num:(516) 433-7676
Emergency Phone Num:(516) 433-7676
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL DIMAIRA
CAGE:53542
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR TECHNIQUES INC.
Address:70 CANTIAQUE ROCK ROAD
Box:City:HICKSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11801
Country:US
Phone:516-433-7676
CAGE:53542

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

Ingred Name:HYDROQUINONE, 1,4-DIHYDROXYBENZENE, 1,4-BENZENEDIOL
CAS:123-31-9
RTECS #:MX3500000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 60-100%

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFITE
CAS:7757-83-7
RTECS #:WE2150000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:BORIC ACID, ORTHOBORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION, HYDROQUINONE IN HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE DISCOLORATION & OPACITY OF CORNEA. SKIN:
    ALLERGIC IRRITATION. INGESTION: CORROSION OF TISSUE MAY OCCUR,
    LARGE DOSES OF SULFITE MAY CAUSE  CIRCULATORY EFFECTS, CENTRAL
    NERVOUS DEPRESSION, ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY W/NON-ALKALINE
    TYPE HAND CLEANER. INHALATION: IF SYMPTOMATIC, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;
    IF BREATH ING BECOMES DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: IF
    CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL; GIVE
    PLENTY OF WATER; IF NOT CONSCIOUS, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:ANY APPLICABLE TO PRIMARY CAUSE OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE PRODUCTION OF
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE W/SODIUM BICARBONATE, DIKE THE
    SPILL & SOAK UP W/ABSORBANT MATERIAL. PUT INTO PLASTIC CONTAINER
    FOR LEGAL DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & HANDLE IN TIGHTLY CAPPED
    CONTAINER. SKEEP WORK SPACE UNCLUTTERED. DON'T STORE NEAR
    FOOD/DRINK/TOBACCO PRODUCTS. STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN.
    STORE BETWEEN 10-25C. DON'T ALLOW TO FREEZE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR IN
    POORLY VENTILATED AREAS.
Ventilation:10 ROOM VOLUMES PER HOUR IS ADEQUATE UNDER NORMAL
    CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, & LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:0 C
Spec Gravity:1.1
pH:10.3
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW COLOR W/SLIGHT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:60-90

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE, CO2, POSSIBLE CO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NO SPECIFIC METHOD NECESSARY IF NEUTRALIZED.
    DISPOSAL MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL & LOCAL REGULATIONS. REQUEST
    PERMISSION OF LOCAL SEWER AUTHORITY.

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