MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Universal Extracting Solution                                                Code Nr.             5173

2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

NAME                                                                                       CAS #              TSCA #           %                 PEL                          TLV

Acetic Acid                                                                                64-19-7                              3            10 ppm                       25 mg/cubic m









3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)

NAME                                                                                                                                                      CAS #                        %

Sodium Acetate                                                                                                                                           6131-90-4                      10

Magnifloc 905N flocculant (acrylamide homopolymer)                                                                                                       9003-05-8                     <0.1

Water to 100%







4. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance: Clear Colorless Liquid

Solubility in Water: Soluble                     Odor: Vinegar                                             Boiling Point:                             Melt. Point:

                                                                                                                                Unknown                                 N/A

Vapor Pressure: Unknown                          Vapor Density:                             pH:

                                                                       Unknown                       5

5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Flash Point (method used) N/A                                                                            Flammable Limit: LEL:                                 UEL:

                                                                                                                                         N/A                            N/A

Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard

HMIS Hazard: Health - 0        Flammability -                            Reactivity -                               Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least

                                                            0                              0

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

N/A

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:

N/A





6. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:       Conditions to avoid: N/A

                 Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

     Stable

                 N/A

     Unstable

                 Hazardous Decomposition Products:               N/A

7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Toxicity: Non-toxic

Primary Route of Entry:                                                Carcinogenicity:

                                      Inhalation                Skin                                  None           NTP

                                      Ingestion                 N/ A                                  OSHA           IARC

Other Health Related Comments:



Target Organs: N/A

Signs and symptoms of exposure:

May irritate eyes and skin.





Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure:               N/A

8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water.

Ingestion: Drink 1 - 2 glasses of water.

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air.

Skin Contact:

Flush with water. Wash with soap and water.





9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spill and Leak:

Mop up and flush down drain with excess water.





Disposal:

Pour down drain with excess water. Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations.





10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

In Handling:             Gloves              Eye Protection             N/A                    Other:    Lab Coat

Ventilation                       Normal           Mechanical             Respiratory Protection

Work/Hygienic Practices:          Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

N/A

DATE:           7/2/01                                    The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.



 ^     This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.