Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   ISOPREP 550L
National Stock Number                    6850PISOPREP550
CAGE Code                                76071
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              148448
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        MACDERMID
Street                                   245 FREIGHT ST
City                                     WATERBURY
State                                    CT
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 06702
Emergency Phone                          800-424-9300
Information Phone                        203-575-5700

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               21DEC94
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Appearance/Odor                          YELLOW TO BROWN LIQUID, SLIGHT ODOR
Boiling Point                            NONE LISTED
Vapor Density                            11.300
Specific Gravity                         1.355
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Chemical pH                              12.5
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Extinguishing Media                      NEVER ALLOW RUN-OFF TO ENTERSEWER OR WATERWAYS. DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, WATER AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUND
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           REACTS WITH METAL TO FORM HYDROGEN GAS WHICH IS EXPLOSIVE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            LEATHER AND COTTON MATERIALS
Materials to Avoid                       ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         DISODIUM OXIDE AND OXIDES OF SULFUR
Hazardous Polymerization                 NON


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       INGEST: DAMAGE TO DIGESTIVE TRACT INCLUDING CORROSIVE EFFECTS. SKIN: TISSUE DAMAGE. EYES: POSSIBLE BLINDNESS. INHALE: DAMAGE TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND TO LUNG TISSUES, PULMONARY EDEMA MAY DEVELOPE. STRONG BASE 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       N
Carcinogenity: IARC                      N
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      N
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE LISTED
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYES: BURNING, TEARING, REDNESS, SWELLING & INTENSE WATERING. SKIN: ITCHNG AND TINGLING SENSATION. INGEST: BURNING OF MOUTH/THROAT AND STOMACH, STOMACH OR ABDOMINAL PAIN. INHALE: IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANE OF NOSE/MOUTH/ THROAT 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 20-30 MIN WHILE HOLDING EYES OPEN. CALL DOCTOR.SKIN: REMOVE CLOTHING,FLUSH SKIN BURNS WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 20 MIN.CALL DOCTOR. INHALE: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!RINSE MOUTH,THEN DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATLY!!!!!!!!!


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR FOR CLEAN UP. ABSORB SPILL ON AN INERT MATERIAL; SWEEP UP AND DISPOSE 
Waste Disposal Method                    IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE BETWEEN 37-120 F. MATERIAL SHOULD BE STORED IN THE PROPERLY SEALED ORGINAL CONTAINER. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT WHILE HANDLING 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARTUS 
Ventilation                              GENERAL, AND LOCAL
Protective Gloves                        CHEMICAL GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES WITH FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               CHEMICAL APRON AND BOOTS
Work Hygenic Practices                   LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH RECOMMENDED


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       55
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS Number                               1310583
Percent                                  6
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS Number                               1310732
Percent                                  25