MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Potassium Indicator Tablet                                                    Code Nr.            5708

2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

NAME                                                                                       CAS #              TSCA #            %                 PEL                          TLV

Sodium Tetraphenyl Boron                                                                   143-66-8                             <1          N/E                          N/E









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

NAME                                                                                                                                                      CAS #                        %

Sodium Chloride                                                                                                                                          7647-14-5                      70

Lactose                                                                                                                                                    N/A                          28

Bromphenol Blue                                                                                                                                          115-39-9                      <0.1

Magnesium Stearate                                                                                                                                       557-04-0                       <1





4. PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance: Small Blue Tablet

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

                                                                                                                                N/A                                     Unknown

Vapor Pressure: N/A                               Vapor Density:                            pH:

                                                                        N/A                         6(1 tablet in 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 - 0        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: Moisture

                 Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):

     Stable

                 N/A

     Unstable

                 Hazardous Decomposition Products:                N/A

7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Toxicity: non-toxic

Primary Route of Entry:                                                 Carcinogenicity:

                                           Inhalation            Skin                                 None           NTP

                                           Ingestion             N/ A                                 OSHA           IARC

Other Health Related Comments:



Target Organs: N/A

Signs and symptoms of exposure:

Ingestion may cause GI irritation.





Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure:                  N/A

8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water.

Ingestion: Drink glass of water. Consult physician.

Inhalation:

N/A

Skin Contact:

Flush thoroughly with water.





9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spill and Leak:

Sweep up, dissolve in water. Flush down drain with excess water.





Disposal:

Dissolve in water. 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

N/A

DATE:           5/20/02                                   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.