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                   OCTABRITE 5096, ACIDIC CLEANERS
National Stock Number                    6850003009008
CAGE Code                                82925
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              183933
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        OCTAGON PROCESS INC
Street                                   596-RIVER ROAD
City                                     EDGEWATER
State                                    NJ
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 07020-1105
Emergency Phone                          201-945-9400
Information Phone                        201-945-9400

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   596 RIVER RD
City                                     EDGEWATER
State                                    NJ
Zip Code                                 07020
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               30MAR98
Date of Technical Review                 01MAY87
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-C-38334
Specification Type/Grade/Class           TYPE1 2 CLASS-1
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          OFF WHITE LIQUID,ACID ODOR 
Boiling Point                            212 F
Melting Point                            NR
Vapor Pressure                           ND
Vapor Density                            ND
Specific Gravity                         1.06
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         <1.0 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NA
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
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                      WATER SPRAY OF FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         KEEP FIRE EPOSED CONTAINERS COOL WITH WATER SPRAY: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOS EA AREA 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            REDUCING AGENTS AND METAL CONTAINERS
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZERS AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND HYDROGEN NITRATE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       [EYES] HIGHLY IRRITATING, STINGING AND BURNS [SKIN] REDNESS, IRRITATION AND BURNS [INHAL] HIGHLY IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, BURNS TO NOSE, THROAT AND UPPER REPIRATORY TRACT [INGEST] MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ULCERATION AND STOMACH BLEEDING
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NR
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [EYES] HIGHLY IRRITATING, STINGING AND BURNS [SKIN] REDNESS, IRRITATION AND BURNS [INHAL] HIGHLY IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, BURNS TO NOSE, THROAT AND UPPER REPIRATORY TRACT [INGEST] MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, ULCERATION AND STOMACH BLEEDING
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NO DATA AVAILABLE 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYES] FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTES [SKIN] WASH W/ SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE [INHAL] REMOVE TO FRESH AIR [INGEST] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;DIKE AREA AND CONTAIN FREE LIQUID IF POSSIBLE;COVER WITH SODA ASH AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       SODA ASH SODIUM BICARBONATE 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL DRY AND VENTILATED AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS;MATERIAL IS CORROSIVE 
Other Precautions                        NR


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AN ACID MIST IF ABOVE TVL/PEL OR USE SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN PEL/TVL.(FLOW RATE 7DCF/MINUTE)
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GOGGLES OR FULL FACE SHIELD 
Other Protective Equipment               APRON,BOOTS,EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN,SAFETY SHOWER 
Work Hygenic Practices                   AVOID CONTACT WITH/EYES AND SKIN .DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/MIST.DO NOT USE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      NO
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                          PHOSPHORIC ACID (SARA III) (3-7%)
CAS Number                               7664382
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5
OSHA PEL                                 1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                1 MG/M3
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          NITRIC ACID (SARA III) (2-5%)
CAS Number                               7697372
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5
OSHA PEL                                 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          2-BUTOXYETHANOL (<1)
CAS Number                               111762
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  1
OSHA PEL                                 25 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                25 PPM