BETZ LABORATORIES, INC. -- META-CRESOL PURPLE  -- 6850-00D010004
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:META-CRESOL PURPLE
MSDS Date:02/05/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D010004
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BETZ LABORATORIES, INC.
Address:4636 SOMERTON ROAD
City:TREVOSE
State:PA
ZIP:19053
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-355-3300
Emergency Phone Num:215-355-3300
Preparer's Name:HAROLD M. HERSH
CAGE:24774
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BETZDEARBORN INC.
Address:4636 SOMERTON ROAD
Box:City:TREVOSE
State:PA
ZIP:19053
Country:US
Phone:215-355-3300
CAGE:24774

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MANUFACTURER STATES NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE MILD EYE,
    SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. NO HEALTH EFFECTS NOTED IF
    INGESTED. CHRONIC: NO EVIDENCE OF POTENTIAL CHRONIC EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENTS OF A CONCENTRATION OF
    0.1% OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH. SKIN:
    REDNESS, DISCOMFORT. EYES: REDNESS, DISCOMFORT. INGESTED: NONE
    SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. APPLY APPROPRIATE FIRST AID AS
    NEEDED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET
    IMME DIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED: IF CONSCIOUS, DILUTE WITH
    WATER. INDUCE VOMITING BY STANDARD METHOD. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. HMIS-TARGET ORGANS:LUNG, SKIN, EYES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. HMIS- MEDIA
    APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. HMIS- WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL BUNKER GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN AND ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL. PLACE IN A WASTE
    DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRUMS AND PAILS CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE. PROTECT FROM FREEZING. IF FROZEN, THAW COMPLETELY AND MIX
    THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE.
Other Precautions:IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH
    BEFORE REUSE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR EMERGENCY
    OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST MIST CARTRIDGE
    OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    29 CFR SECTIONS 1910.132-1910.134.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.0
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:UNKNOWN (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN LIQUID; NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION (DESTRUCTIVE
    FIRES) YIELDS ELEMENTAL OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. WATER CONTAMINATED WITH THIS MATERIAL CAN BE
    SENT TO SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, A TREATMENT FACILITY OR DISCHARGED
    UNDER A NPDES PERMIT.

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