SAFETY DATA

Hazardous Ingredients

NAME CAS # TSCA # % PEL TLV Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 2 mg/cubic m C 2 mg/cubic m 3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER ( 7732-18-5) NAME CAS # % Water to 100% 4. PHYSICAL DATA Appearance: Clear Colorless Liquid Solubility in Water: Soluble Odor: None Boiling Point: Unknown Melt. Point: N/A Vapor Pressure: Unknown Vapor Density: Unknown pH: 13 - 14 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 - 2 Flammability - 0 Reactivity - 1 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 Stable Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): Strong acids, metals Unstable Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A 7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA Toxicity: Unknown Primary Route of Entry: Inhalation Skin Carcinogenicity: None NTP Ingestion N/ A OSHA IARC Other Health Related Comments: Target Organs: N/A Signs and symptoms of exposure: Causes severe eye and skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A 8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth, drink 1 - 2 glasses of water, and call a doctor. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Skin Contact: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes while removing affected clothing. Rinse skin thoroughly. Consult physician. 9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES Spill and Leak: Carefully neutralize with vinegar or other dilute acid. Mop up and flush to drain with excess water. Disposal: Pour neutralized solution into large amount of water and flush to drain with 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: Avoid contact with skin and clothing. 11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Wash after handling. DATE: 5/9/04 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. MSDS P.O. Box 329 - 802 Washington Avenue Chestertown, MD 21620 - USA MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410 778-3100 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER (CHEM-TEL): USA, Canada, Puerto Rico 800-255-3924; Outside North American Continent 813-248-0585 (call Collect) 1. Product Identification Manufactured By: LaMotte Company Product Code: 2797 802 Washington Avenue Product Description: Total Alkalinity Indicator Chestertown, MD 21620