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                   SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE,TECHNICAL,PLATE
National Stock Number                    6810008238109
CAGE Code                                7X475
Part Number Indicator                    B
MSDS Number                              178926
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        WALTRON LTD
P.O. Box                                 N/K
Street                                   50 TANNERY ROAD
City                                     WHITEHOUSE
State                                    NJ
Country                                  US
Information Phone                        908-534-5100

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       N/K
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               05MAR90
Date of Technical Review                 24APR90
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BHPNM


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-S-51078
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-L1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          WHITE POWDER,GRNANULES OR GLASS PLATES AND ODORLESS
Boiling Point                            N/R
Melting Point                            1162F,628C
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         N/K
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      NOT FLAMMABLE;USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICABLE 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NOT EXPECTED


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH TEMPERATURES
Materials to Avoid                       NOT SPECIFIED,
Hazardous Decomposition Products         NOT SPECIFIED
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/K
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


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       ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE POSSIBLE.CHRONIC:NO DATA IS GIVEN 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             DATA PER MGF MSDS 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE WORSEN 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/R
Waste Disposal Method                    CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.AVOID MOISTURE. WA
Other Precautions                        WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED;USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED FOR DUST/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV 
Ventilation                              LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV 
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER 
Work Hygenic Practices                   AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          AVOID MOISTURE AND USE AS DIRECTED 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES. FIRE MAY PRODUCE IRRITATING OR POISONOUS GASES. RUNOFF FROM FIRE CONTROL OR DILUTION WATER MAY CAUSE POLLUTION.MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT.AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.AVOID MOISTURE.FIRST AID:IF INHALED,REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED.FOR EYES AND SKIN,FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       100
Unit of Measure                          LB


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                          SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC (SARA III)
CAS Number                               10124568
NIOSH Number                             OY3675000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED