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

                                                               Code Nr. 5422

Phosphorus Tablets



2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

NAME                                                                          CAS #           TSCA #     %             PEL              TLV

Ammonium Molybdate tetrahydrate                                             12054-85-2                   <2          5 mg/cubic m       5 mg/cubic m

                                                                                                                as Mo             as Mo

D-isoascorbic Acid                                                           89-65-6                     <2        N/E                N/E



All other ingredients are proprietary, NJTSRN 80100291-5034p









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

NAME                                                                                                                        CAS #                  %

All other ingredients are proprietary, NJTSRN 80100291-5034p









4. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance: Small White Tablet

Solubility in Water: Soluble            Odor: None                                        Boiling Point: N/A              Melt. Point: Unknown

Vapor Pressure: N/A                     Vapor Density:    N/A                 pH:   2(1 tablet in 10mL water)

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:

N/A

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:

N/A



6. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:     Conditions to avoid: N/A

               Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

   Stable

               N/A

   Unstable

               Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A

7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Toxicity: orl rat LD50: 333 mg/kg for ammonium molybdate

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 irritate eyes and skin. Harmful if swallowed.



Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A

8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Eye Contact: Wash with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Consult 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:

Sweep up. Dissolve in water. Wash down drain with excess water.



Disposal:

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 handling tablets.

11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

N/A

          8/18/99                      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.