MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                              LaMOTTE COMPANY

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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

                                                              Code Nr. V-6278

Mixed Acid Reagent



2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

NAME                                                                        CAS #            TSCA #     %            PEL                TLV

Acetic Acid                                                                 64-19-7                     2         10 ppm               25 mg/cubic m



Copper Sulfate, 5-hydrate                                                  7758-99-8                    <0.1       1 mg/cubic m        1 mg/cubic m

                                                                                                               as Cu             as Cu

Ammonium Chloride                                                          12125-02-9                   17          10mg/cubic m       10

                                                                                                                                        mg/cubic m



Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic                                                  7558-79-4                     2       N/E                   N/E









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

NAME                                                                                                                        CAS #                 %

Sodium Chloride                                                                                                            7647-14-5              10

Citric Acid, anhydrous                                                                                                      77-92-9               4

Water to 100%





4. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance: Clear, light Blue-green Liquid

Solubility in Water: Soluble       Odor: Vinegar                                         Boiling Point: > 100 deg C      Melt. Point: N/A

Vapor Pressure: < 17 @ 20 deg C Vapor Density: <1 (Air=1)                    pH:   2

5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

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

Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard

HMIS Hazard:Health - 1 Flammability -             0                          0

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

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Firefighters wear SCBA.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:

N/A



6. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:     Conditions to avoid: Heat

               Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

   Stable

               Strong oxidizers, bases, silver compounds, metals

   Unstable

               Hazardous Decomposition Products: ammonia, hydrogen chloride

7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Toxicity: orl rat LD50: 1650 mg/kg for ammonium chloride, solid

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 harmful if swallowed. May irritate eyes, skin, respiratory tract.



Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A

8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes.

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

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air.

Skin Contact:

Flush thoroughly with water. Wash with soap and water.

9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spill and Leak:

Neutralize with sodium bicarbonate. Mop up and flush down drain with excess water.



Disposal:

Neutralize and 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: N/A

11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

N/A

          12/30/99                     The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.

DATE:

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