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

Phosphorus Test Tablet                                                        Code Nr.             5706

2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

NAME                                                                                        CAS #              TSCA #          %                  PEL                            TLV

Stannous Chloride Dihydrate                                                               10025-69-1                            5               2 mg/cubic m                  2 mg/cubic m

                                                                                                                                        as Sn                      as Sn

Potassium Chloride                                                                         7447-40-7                            95            15 mg/cubic m                10 mg/cubic m

                                                                                                                                        total dust                 total dust









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

NAME                                                                                                                                                       CAS #                          %

N/A









4. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance: White Tablet

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

                                                                                                                                N/A                                        ca. 750 degC

Vapor Pressure: N/A                              Vapor Density:                              pH:

                                                                       N/A                          3 (1 tablet/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

                 Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

     Stable

                 N/A

     Unstable

                 Hazardous Decomposition Products:               N/A

7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Toxicity: orl rat LD50:700 mg/kg for stannous chloride; 2600 mg/kg for potass. chloride

Primary Route of Entry:                                   Skin Carcinogenicity:

                                  Inhalation                                                           None            NTP

                                        Ingestion               N/ A                                   OSHA            IARC

Other Health Related Comments:

Potassium chloride investigated as a mutagen

Target Organs: N/A

Signs and symptoms of exposure:

May irritate eyes and skin. Ingestion of large quantities may cause gastrointestinal irritation and circulatory problems.





Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure:                Persons w/ impaired kidney function

8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water.

Ingestion: Drink 1 - 2 glasses of water and consult a physician.

Inhalation:

N/A

Skin Contact:

Rinse skin. Wash with soap and water.





9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spill and Leak:

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





Disposal:

Dissolve in water 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:

Ventilation                       Normal            Mechanical            Respiratory Protection

Work/Hygienic Practices:          N/A

11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Avoid handling tablets

DATE: 1/10/05                                             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.