AIR TECHNIQUES INC. -- PERI-PRO FIXER  -- 6525-01-204-2656
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PERI-PRO FIXER
MSDS Date:01/29/1992
FSC:6525
NIIN:01-204-2656
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR TECHNIQUES INC.
Address:70 CANTIAQUE ROCK ROAD
City:HICKSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11801
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-433-7676
Emergency Phone Num:519-433-7676
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:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Minumum % Wt:60.
Maxumum % Wt:100.

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE
CAS:7783-18-8
RTECS #:XN6465000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:5.

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFITE
CAS:7757-83-7
RTECS #:WE2150000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:5.

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:25 MG/M3;10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 MG/M3;10 PPM
ACGIH STEL:37 MG/M3;15 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE: IRRITATION OR BURNING MAY
    OCCUR. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ACETIC ACID VAPORS CAN CAUSE EXCESS
    BLINKING, TEARING, & EYE DISCOMFORT. SKIN: IRRITATION & BURNING
    POSSIBLE. INGESTION: ACETIC ACID  CAN CAUSE BURNING TO MOUTH,
    THROAT & ESOPHAGUS. NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN. SHOCK STATE
    COLLAPSE POSSIBLE. SODIUM SUFFITE MAY CAUSE CIRCULATORY
    DISTURBANCES & CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. INH ALATION: IF
    HEATED AMMONIA VAPORS IRRITATE THE THROAT. CHRONIC: NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & WASH SKIN
    THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER. WASH CLOTHES BEFORE RE-USE.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH  AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF NOT CONSCIOUS,
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. O BTAIN PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:ANY APPLICABLE TO THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCTION OF
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOTITION PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE, DIKE THE
    SPILL AND SOAK UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PUT INTO PLASTIC
    CONTAINER FOR LEGAL DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & HANDLE IN A TIGHTLY CAPPED
    CONTAINER. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, CLOTHER, & GOGGLES. KEEP WORK
    SPACE UNCLUTTERED. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN.	STORAGE: DO NOT
    STORE NEAR FOOD, DRINK, OR TOBAC CO PRODUCTS. STORE IN A WELL
    VENTILATED AREA. STORE BETWEEN 10 TO 25 DEG C. DO NOT ALLOW TO
    FREEZE.
Other Precautions:SHIP ABOVE 4.4 DEG C. PROTECT FROM PUNCTURING BY
    HANDLING OR OTHER EQUIPMENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR IN
    POORLY VENTILATED AREAS.
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED VENTILATION - 10 ROOM VOLUMES PER HOUR.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE RUBBER OR PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS A DEVELOPER AND FIXER SET FOR X-RAY FILM PROCESSING; CONTAINS 3
    QUARTS OF DEVELOPER AND 3 QUARTS OF FIXER USED IN DENTAL AUTOMATIC
    PROCESSING.

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:>100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=0.C, 32.F
Spec Gravity:1.1
pH:4.5 TO 5.0
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VINEGAR ODOR, CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS OR ACIDS. WILL NEUTRALIZE STRONG ALKALIS AND RELEASE
    SOME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE (ACIDS) AND AMMONIA
    (ALKALIS).

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE: ORAL/RAT 2890 MG/KG.
    SODIUM SULFITE: IVN/RAT 115 MG/KG. ACETIC ACID: ORAL/RAT 3310
    MG/KG. LC50 5620 PPM 1 HR. MOUSE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST CONFIRM TO FEDERAL AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. CONSULT LOCAL SEWER AUTHORITY.

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