RUHOF CORP THE -- SURGISTAIN  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SURGISTAIN
MSDS Date:09/18/1996
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RUHOF CORP THE
Address:808 MERRICK ROAD WEST
City:VALLEY STREAM
State:NY
ZIP:11580
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-872-9496
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
CAGE:0JY44
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RUHOF CORP0RATION
Address:808 W MERRICK ROAD
Box:City:VALLEY STREAM
State:NY
ZIP:11580
Country:US
Phone:516-285-5888
CAGE:0JY44

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

Ingred Name:2-PROPANOL, 1-(2-METHOXY-2-METHYLETHOXY)
CAS:34590-94-8
RTECS #:JM1575000
OSHA PEL:600 MG/M3;100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:606 MG/M3;100 PPM
ACGIH STEL:909 MG/M3;150 PPM

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID
CAS:7664-38-2
RTECS #:TB6300000
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:3 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. SKIN: REDDENING AND IRRITATION. EYE: SEVERE IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OR INGESTION: UNDILUTED MATERIAL -
    IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. EYE: SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNING.
    SKIN CONTACT UNDILUTED: IRRITATION AND REDDENING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

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

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER; NEUTRALIZE WITH SOAP OR BICARBONATE
    OF SODA. EYE: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF FRESH WATER - SEE
    DOCTOR. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, SEE DOCTOR

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM,  WATER, FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIGHT SURROUNDING FIRE - TREAT AS CHEMICAL
    FIRE - WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE GENERATED BY CONTACT
    WITH SOME METALS

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH BICARBONATE, SOAP , SODA ASH.
    MOP UP AND DISPOSE OF IN SANITARY SEWER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:BICARBONATE, SOAP , SODA ASH

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA, SHOULD BE
    TREATED AS MILD ACID.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE USUALLY NEEDED
Ventilation:NO, MECHANICAL SUGGESTED
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES WHEN SPLASH IS POSSIBLE
Other Protective Equipment:APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:=104.4C, 220.F
Vapor Pres:5.65
Spec Gravity:1.16
pH:1.0-1.5
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1(WATER)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, SWEET PLEASANT ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES AND SOFT METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LAND FILL OF NEUTRALIZED MATERIAL OR SANITARY
    SEWER

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NOT REGULATED

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:ACUTE
State Regulatory Information:

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