MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                         LaMOTTE COMPANY

                           PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620

                            TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100

                         24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924

 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

  CM Indicator                                                       Code Nr.          6522

  2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

  NAME                                                                           CAS #             TSCA #       %            PEL                      TLV

  Ethanol                                                                        64-17-5                        22      1900 mg/cubic m           1000 ppm



^ Methanol                                                                       67-56-1                        1         260 mg/cubic m          200 ppm



  Triethanolamine                                                               102-71-6                        76           5 mg/cubic m           10mg/cubic









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

  NAME                                                                                                                               CAS #                     %

  Eriochrome Black T                                                                                                                1787-61-7                  <0.1









  4. PHYSICAL DATA

  Appearance: Dark Blue Liquid

  Solubility in Water: Soluble           Odor: Slightly fishy                                                   Unknown                           N/A

                                                                                               Boiling Point:                      Melt. Point:

  Vapor Pressure: Unknown                Vapor Density: 3 (Air=1)                   pH: 10 - 11

  5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

  Flash Point (method used) N/A                                                                                        N/A                 UEL: N/A

                                                                                             Flammable Limit: LEL:

  Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam, CO2

  HMIS Hazard: Health - 1         Flammability - 1                              0

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

  Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

  N/A

  Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:

  N/A



  6. REACTIVITY DATA

                Conditions to avoid: Heat

  Stability:

                Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

     Stable

                Acids, oxidizers

     Unstable

                Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes of COx or NOx under fire conditions.

  7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

  Toxicity: orl rat LD50: 7 gm/kg, ethanol; orl rat LD50: 8 gm/kg, triethanolamine

  Primary Route of Entry:                              Skin Carcinogenicity:

                                  Inhalation                                       None      NTP

                                  Ingestion            N/ A                        OSHA      IARC

  Other Health Related Comments:



  Target Organs: N/A

  Signs and symptoms of exposure:

  May be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.



  Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A

  8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

  Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes.

  Ingestion: Rinse out mouth. Drink plenty of water. Consult a physician immediately.

  Inhalation:

  Move to fresh air. Consult a physician.

  Skin Contact:

  Flush skin with water while removing affected clothing. Wash skin with soap and water.



  9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

  Spill and Leak:

  Ventilate area. Eliminate sources of ignition. Absorb on paper. Evaporate on iron pan in hood. Burn paper.



  Disposal:

  Flush 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: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and clothing.

  11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

  N/A

  DATE: 4/4/2000                          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.