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                   DISHWASHING COMP. (NON-CHLORINATED)
National Stock Number                    7930009856906
CAGE Code                                74381
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              127456
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC
P.O. Box                                 8656
Street                                   N/K
City                                     ALLENTOWN
State                                    PA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 18105-8656
Emergency Phone                          215-432-4466
Information Phone                        215-432-4466

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       I. HADJILOUKAS
Street                                   P.O. BOX 8656
City                                     ALLENTOWN
State                                    PA
Zip Code                                 18105-8656
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               00MAY91
Date of Technical Review                 05SEP91
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             GSA

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BLJYH


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     A-A-682
Specification Type/Grade/Class           CL I; TY I
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N/K
NRC License Number                       N/K
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/K
Appearance/Odor                          WHITE ODORLESS POWDER
Boiling Point                            N/K
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         0.85
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      APPRECIABLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              11.5
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
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/K
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      N/K
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         N/K
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           N/K


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NONE
Materials to Avoid                       MAY REACT WITH STRONG ACIDS TO GIVE OFF CARBON DIOXIDE 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         NONE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NONE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       N/K
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             N/K
Symptoms of Overexposure                 MAY BE MILDLY IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     N/K
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: GET PERSON OUT OF AREA TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       SWEEP UP INTO CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH WATER 
Neutralizing Agent                       ACIDS
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IN APPROVED MANNER IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL, DRY AREA. NO
Other Precautions                        NONE


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NIOSH RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTS 
Ventilation                              NONE
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER
Eye Protection                           GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               RUBBER APRON
Work Hygenic Practices                   N/K
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          N/K
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                       2
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 SILICATE PENTAHYDRATE
CAS Number                               6834920
NIOSH Number                             VV9275000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                2 MG/M3
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED