MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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  1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

   Nitrogen Extracting Solution                                                 Code Nr.             5702

  2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

  NAME                                                                                        CAS #              TSCA #           %                 PEL                          TLV



^ Hydrochloric Acid                                                                          7647-01-0                            0.8           C 7 mg/cubic m              C 5 ppm









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

  NAME                                                                                                                                                       CAS #                        %

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

  Water to 100%









  4. PHYSICAL DATA

  Appearance: Clear Colorless Liquid

  Solubility in Water: Soluble                     Odor: None                                                 Boiling Point:                             Melt. Point:

                                                                                                                                   ca.100 deg C                            N/A

  Vapor Pressure: ca.17 @20 C                      Vapor Density:                              pH:

                                                                          <1(Air=1)                    <1

  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 - 1        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: Heat

                   Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

        Stable

                   N/A

        Unstable

                   Hazardous Decomposition Products:                N/A

  7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

  Toxicity: Unknown

  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 with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician if irritation persists.

  Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink glass of water. Consult physician.

  Inhalation:

  N/A

  Skin Contact:

  Flush with water. Remove affected clothing and wash skin with soap and water.





  9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

  Spill and Leak:

  Cover spill with sodium bicarbonate. Scoop up neutralized slurry and wash down drain with excess water.





  Disposal:

  Add slowly to a solution of soda ash and calcium hydroxide. Pour neutralized solution 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 clothing.

  11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

  N/A

  DATE:            12/20/03                                  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.