CHEM ONE CORPORATION -- SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXYHYDRATE  -- 6810-00D004119
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXYHYDRATE
MSDS Date:01/20/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D004119
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEM ONE CORPORATION
Address:15150 SOMMERMEYER, SUITE 100
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77704
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-896-9966/800--424-9300
Emergency Phone Num:713-896-9966/800--424-9300
Preparer's Name:CLARE WELKER
CAGE:CHEMO
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM ONE CORPORATION
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77041-5308
Country:US
Phone:713-896-9966
CAGE:CHEMO

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:479-19-8
Fraction by Wt: 65-70%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
CAS:7722-84-1
RTECS #:MX0899500
Fraction by Wt: 25-30%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES-THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE
    IRRITATION. SKIN-THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN.
    INGESTION-THIS PRODUCT MAY BE TOXIC BY INGESTION. INHALATION-AVOID
    BREATHING DUSTS. INHALATION MA Y CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE MUCOUS
    MEMEBRANES OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 20 MIN.
    SEEK MEDICAL AID. SKIN-WASH GENTLY & THOROUGHLY WITH WATER &
    NONABRASIVE SOAP. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION-IMMEDIATELY GIVE
    LARGE AMOUNTS  OF WATER. IF VOMITING OCCURS, RINSE MOUTH & REPEAT
    ADMINISTRATION OF WATER. INHALATION-REMOVE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
    OR MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, APPLY ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION.

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

Extinguishing Media:FLOOD WITH WATER. APPLY WATER FROM AS FAR A
    DISTANCE AS POSSIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING INCLUDING SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION CAUSES A RELEASE OF OXYGEN
    & HEAT WHICH CAN SUPPORT COMBUSTION. DECONTAMINATION CAN PROMOTE
    DECOMPOSITION. THE OXYGEN EVOLVED CAN BURST SEALED CAN

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF SWEEPING OF A CONTAMINATED AREA IS
    NECESSARY, USE A DUST SUPPRESSANT. VENTILATE THE CONTAMINATED AREA.
    VACUUM UP THE SPILLED MATERIAL. DO NOT ALLOW THE SPILLED PRODUCT TO
    ENTER PUBLIC DRAINAGE SYST EM OR OPEN WATER COURSES. PUT IN
    COVERED, CANS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED & IN A
    COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. DO NOT STORE THIS MATERIAL IN OPEN OR
    UNLABELED CONTAINERS. GUARD AGAINST DUST.
Other Precautions:EVACUATION PROCEDURES: KEEP UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL
    AWAY. CLOSE OFF AREA. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: AVOID INHALATION OF
    DUSTS. HAVE ACCESS TO AN EYEWASH FOUNTAIN AND SAFETY SHOWER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A DUST MASK & MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    FOR GENERAL CONTACT WITH THIS MATERIAL. WEAR A POSITIVE PRESSURE
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN FIGHTING FIRES.
Ventilation:USE A GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IS
    SUGGESTED FOR ENCLOSED OR CONFINED SPACES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN HANDLING THIS
    MATERIAL INCLUDING CHANGING AND LAUNDERING WORK CLOTHING AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AS SHIPPED THIS PRODUCT IS CONSIDERED A D001 HAZARDOUS WASTE BY EPA.
    OXIDIZERS!!!

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
pH:10.5
Solubility in Water:140 G/L
Appearance and Odor:WHITE. SOLID. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, HEAVY METALS, OILS AND GREASES. MOISTURE, REDUCING
    AGENTS & METALLIC IONS. REACTION MAY BE VIOLENT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE WHEN DRY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CARBONATE AND
    OXYGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:REVIEW FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
    REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO DISPOSAL. DISPOSE BY CONTROLLED INCINERATION
    OR SECURE LANDFILL MAY BE ACCEPTABLE.

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