MALTER INTERNATIONAL CORP -- RUFFNEK (0146)  -- 6850-00N011311
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RUFFNEK (0146)
MSDS Date:04/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N011311
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALTER INTERNATIONAL CORP
Box:6099
City:NEW ORLEANS
State:LA
ZIP:70174
Info Phone Num:800-535-4095;800-256-1273 IN LA
Emergency Phone Num:504-362-3232;800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
CAGE:27978
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALTER INTERNATIONAL BULK CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:80 FIRST STREET
Box:City:GRETNA
State:LA
ZIP:70053
Country:US
Phone:504-362-3232, OR 800-535-4095
CAGE:27978

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHANOLAMINE
CAS:141-43-5
RTECS #:KJ5775000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:3 PPM/6 STEL
ACGIH TLV:3 PPM/6 STEL; 9192

Ingred Name:2-BUTOXYETHANOL
CAS:111-76-2
RTECS #:KJ8575000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:S, 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 25 PPM; 9293

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL  (SARA III)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:400 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9192

Ingred Name:DISODIUM SALT OF SILICIC ACID (SODIUM METASILICATE)
CAS:6834-92-0
RTECS #:VV9275000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NIOSH STUDIES INDICATE 2-BUTOXYETHANOL
    HAS CAUSED REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS IN LABORATORY ANIMALS (RATS OR
    MICE) AND MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CAUSING SIMILAR DISORDERS IN
    HUMANS .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:PROLONGED CONTACT WILL CAUSE
    IRRITATION.SKIN:PROLONGED CONTACT WILL CAUSE
    IRRITATION.INGESTION/INHALATION:N/K .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WELL WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.SEE
    PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.SKIN:FLUSH WITH
    WATER.INGESTION:GIVE VICTIM CITRUS JUICE OR VINEGAR.CONTACT
    PHYSICIAN.INHALATION:REMOVE PATIENT  TO FRESH AIR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SHOULD BE MECHANICALLY CLEANED UP.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN CARBON STEEL OR CAST
    IRON.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT
    WITH SKIN.DO NOT SPLASH IN EYES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:IF NECESSARY
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:12.9-13.3.FREEZING POINT:<28F,-2C.ROUTES OF
    ENTRY:INHALATION/SKIN/INGESTION .

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:209F,98C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K 
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Spec Gravity:1.03 (H*2O=1)
pH:SUP DA
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/K 
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR BLUE LIQUID WITH ETHER ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:89

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WITH PAINTED SURFACE,GLASS,OR PLEXIGLASS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .DISPOSE OF BY CONTROLLED
    BURNING.

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