ECONOMICS LABORATORY, INC. -- DIP IT -- 7930-01-041-4601 <pre>===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:DIP IT MSDS Date:09/04/1985 FSC:7930 NIIN:01-041-4601 === Responsible Party === Company Name:ECONOMICS LABORATORY, INC. City:ST. PAUL State:MN ZIP:55102 Country:US Info Phone Num:1-612-293-2233 Emergency Phone Num:1-800-328-0026 CAGE:5G570 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ECOLAB PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DIVISION OF ECOLAB INC. Address:ECOLAB CENTER Box:City:ST PAUL State:MN ZIP:55102 Country:US Phone:800-352-5326 CAGE:85884 Company Name:ECONOMICS LABORATORY INC Address:370 WAFASHA ST City:ST PAUL State:MN ZIP:55102 Phone:(612) 293-2233 CAGE:5G570 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SODIUM METASILICATE CAS:6834-92-0 RTECS #:WC1400000 Fraction by Wt: 25% Ingred Name:SODIUM PERBORATE CAS:7632-04-4 RTECS #:WD2600000 Fraction by Wt: 20% ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DAMAGES AIRWAYS AND LUNGS,DEPENDING UPON AMOUNT AND DURATION OF EXPOSURE. EFFECTS CAN VARY FROM SLIGHT IRRITATION TO BRONCHITIS OR PNEUMONIA. CAUSES SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES,AND IF SWALL OWED,TO MOUTH,THROAT AND STOMACH. MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS Effects of Overexposure:ALTHOUGH SKIN OR EYE CONTACT MAY RESULT IN SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS,IMMEDIATE PAIN MAY NOT BE EXPERIENCED. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA OR OTHER LUNG PROBLEMS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:FLUSH EYES WITH COOL RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS APART. FLUSH SKIN WITH COOL RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF SWALLOWED,RINSE MOUTH IMMEDI ATELY,THEN DRINK 1 OR 2 LARGE GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF INHALED,MOVE TO FRESH AIR RIGHT AWAY. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Fire Fighting Procedures:PRODUCT DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP WITHOUT RAISING DUST. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY PLACE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:AVOID MISTING CONDITIONS OR DUSTS Protective Gloves:RUBBER-PROTECTIVE CUFF OR GAUNLET TYPE Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF GLASSES,GOGGLES OR FACESHIE Supplemental Safety and Health KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== pH:11-12 Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR POWDER-NO SPECIFIC ODOR. Percent Volatiles by Volume:1 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES DO NOT MIX WITH ANYTHING BUT WATER ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR RESTRICTIONS ON DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL WASTE. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.