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                   AQ-701
National Stock Number                    6850010854717
CAGE Code                                71229
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              9132
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        WALTRON LTD,AQUATEAM
Street                                   785-CENTRAL AVENUE
City                                     MURRAY HILL
State                                    NJ
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 07974
Emergency Phone                          201-464-6616
Information Phone                        201-226-6316 (24 HOURS)

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       N/K
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               24SEP87
Date of Technical Review                 10JUN88
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           N/K
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BGLCB


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     N/R
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/K
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-L1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          BRIGHT RED CLEAR LIQUID,SLIGHT ODOR 
Boiling Point                            216F/102C
Melting Point                            N/R
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         1.01
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              0.0
Chemical pH                              11.0
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Type                           N
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      ANY MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL PROTECTION
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NOT FLAMMABLE-EXTREME HEAT DECOMPOSES PRODUCT TO OXIDES OF SULFUR 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            AVOID REDUCING REAGENTS SUCH AS CYANIDES 
Materials to Avoid                       AL,SN,ZN,AND ALLOYS OF THOSE METALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         THERMAL DECOMPOSITION:NITROGEN SODIUM OXIDE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NONE NOTED
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     N/K
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE: CORROSIVE TO ALL TISSUED OF BODY.CHRONIC:NOT KNOWN 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       N/K
Carcinogenity: IARC                      N/K
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      N/K
Explanation of Carcinogenity             N/K
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     DAMAGE TO ALL TISSUES AND ENTIRE RESPIRATORY & G.I.TRACT 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH; GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION:USE SODIUM BICARBONATE TO NEUTRALIZE;THEN ABSORB IN SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL;SHOVEL INTO CLOSABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       SODIUM BICARBONATE
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. AV
Other Precautions                        AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES;DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS AND MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.PRODUCT IS BIODEGRADABLE EXCEPT FOR MOLYBDATE WHICH IS NON-TOXIC


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ALKALINE MIST/VAPORS
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV 
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection                           GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE WASH STATION
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          MSDS RECEIVED BY DGSC:APRIL 22,1988;OTHER PHONE NO:800-242-7353 OR 201-464-6500;PH=11.0-11.2 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          PT


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 HYDROXIDE
CAS Number                               1310732
NIOSH Number                             WB4900000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0
OSHA PEL                                 2MG/CUM (CEILING)
ACGIH TLV                                2MG/CUM (CEILING)
Recommended Limit                        N/R
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          SODIUM NITRITE (1-10%)
CAS Number                               7632000
NIOSH Number                             RA1225000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                N/K
Recommended Limit                        N/K
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          ADDITIVES
CAS Number                               1003
NIOSH Number                             1000972AS
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                N/K
Recommended Limit                        N/K