Chemco I623 MSDS                                                           Date: 1 February 1997

                                                                     Supersedes:



                                 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                  (Complies with 29 CFR 1910.1200)

                                             SECTION I

                                         Chemco International

                              1427 White Horse Rd., Greenville, SC 29605

                                           (864) 299-3030

PRODUCT NAME:   I623 (Powdered Multi-Metal Alkaline Cleaner Concentrate)

PRODUCT CODE:   I623                                HMIS RATING

CHEMICAL NAME: Mixture                              HEALTH: 2

CAS #: N/A                                          FLAMMABILITY: 0

MIXTURE (X)                                         REACTIVITY: 0

SINGLE SUBSTANCE ( )                                PERSONAL PROTECTION: C



                                          SECTION II

                                    HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

MATERIAL OR COMPONENT                    %             HAZARD DATA

      None



                                            SECTION III

                                          PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT: N/A

BULK DENSITY: 83 lbs/cubic foot

VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A

PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: <2%

VAPOR DENSITY: N/A

EVAPORATION RATE (H2O = 1): N/A

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: White free flowing powder.

pH, 2% SOLUTION IN WATER: >12



                                          SECTION IV

                               FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED): Not Flammable

FLAMMABILITY LIMITS:                   LEL                    UEL

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: As indicated by the surrounding fire.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None







                                           SECTION V

                                      HEALTH HAZARDS DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: None

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: May cause irritation if the product gets into the eyes or mucous

membranes.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Flush affected external areas with water for 15 minutes. Use

neutralizer for alkaline products if available. Consult a physician immediately.

If ingestion occurs, give water freely and consult a physician immediately.









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Chemco I623 MSDS                                                                    Date: 1 February 1997

                                                                              Supersedes:



                                                 SECTION VI

                                               REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY:        STABLE:X         UNSTABLE:

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Acids.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR:          WILL NOT OCCUR:X





                                                SECTION VII

                                        SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURES: Small spills may be flushed with a large volume of water into the sewer

system. Larger spills should be swept and collected and liquid solution spills should be diked and absorbed

on non-combustible absorbent such as kitty litter. Collect in a suitable container for disposal in accordance

with appropriate regulations. Releases into surface waters may cause conspicuous foaming.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Collect in a suitable container and dispose of in accordance with local, state

and federal regulations. Small spills may be absorbed on an appropriate media and disposed of in a landfill.





                                          SECTION VIII

                            SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

EYE PROTECTION: Glasses or goggles and face shield

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Nuisance dust mask

SKIN PROTECTION: Rubber gloves

OTHER PROTECTION: Splash resistant apron

VENTILATION RECOMMENDATION: Do not use in closed, unventilated spaces.



                                                SECTION IX

                                           SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS



HYGIENE PRACTICES IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Inside storage that is dry and well ventilated. Avoid

acids. Keep containers closed and free from moisture. Follow all recommended handling practices.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None







                                               SECTION X

                                        PREPARER AND DISCLAIMER

The information and recommendations contained herein are to the best of Chemco's knowledge and belief,

accurate and reliable as of the date issued. However, it is the user's responsibility to determine the safety,

toxicity, and suitability for his own use of the product described herein. Since the actual use of this product is

beyond the control of Chemco, no guarantee, expressed or implied, is made by Chemco.



PREPARED BY: D. Newhouse                                                            DATE: 1 February 1997

Chemco International

1427 White Horse Rd.

Greenville, SC 29605

(864) 299-3030









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