MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                                                  LaMOTTE COMPANY

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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Color Developing Reagent                                                         Code Nr.           V-6281

2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

NAME                                                                                         CAS #              TSCA #          %                  PEL                        TLV

Manganous Sulfate, monhydrate                                                               10034-96-5         7785-87-7        10          C 5 mg/cubic m                 C 5 mg/cubic m

                                                                                                                                        as Mn                      as Mn

Ammonium Chloride                                                                           12125-02-9                          52          10 mg/cubic m                  10 mg/cubic m





Sulfanilamide                                                                                63-74-1                             2           N/E                           N/E









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

NAME                                                                                                                                                      CAS #                        %

N-1-naphthylethylenediamine dihydrochloride                                                                                                              1465-25-4                       1

Sodium Citrate                                                                                                                                            68-04-2                       35









4. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance: White Powder

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

                                                                                                                                 N/A                                    Unknown

Vapor Pressure: N/A                               Vapor Density:                              pH:

                                                                        N/A                            7 (0.1g/10mL water)

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, moisture, air

                 Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

     Stable

                 Alkalies, metals, concentrated nitric acid or sulfuric acid

     Unstable

                 Hazardous Decomposition Products:                COx, ammonia

7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Toxicity: Unknown

Primary Route of Entry:                                                  Carcinogenicity:

                                       Inhalation                Skin                                   None           NTP

                                       Ingestion                 N/ A                                   OSHA           IARC

Other Health Related Comments:

Manganese investigated as a possible mutagen and reproductive effector.

Target Organs: Lungs, Central Nervous System

Signs and symptoms of exposure:

Harmful by inhalation, skin contact and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, skin, and nose.





Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure:                N/A

8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.

Ingestion: Induce vomiting. Drink water. Consult a physician immediately.

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air.

Skin Contact:

Flush thoroughly with water. Wash with soap and water. Consult physician.





9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spill and Leak:

Sweep up carefully. Dissolve in water and flush down drain with excess water.





Disposal:

Small quantity: Dissolve in large volume of water and flush down drain with excess water. Large quantity: Dispose as hazardous waste 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. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and clothing.

11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

N/A

DATE:           3/15/02                                   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.