E K INDUSTRIES INC -- TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE  -- 6810-00-141-6078
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE
MSDS Date:05/26/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-141-6078
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E K INDUSTRIES INC
Address:411 KAY AVE
City:ADDISON
State:IL
ZIP:60101
Country:US
Info Phone Num:815-723-4000
Emergency Phone Num:815-723-4000
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:0BYE6
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E K INDUSTRIES INC
Address:411 KAY AVE
Box:City:ADDISON
State:IL
ZIP:60101
Country:US
Phone:815-723-4000/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:0BYE6

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC	(SARA III)
CAS:7601-54-9
RTECS #:TC9490000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 6500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYE, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANE AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, NAUSEA. CHRONIC-NONE KNOWN OR
    REPORTED.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANE AND RESPIRATORY
    TRACT IRRITATION, NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYES:FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, INCLUDING UNDER THE EYELIDS. SKIN:WASH
    THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY DRINK
    LARGE AMO UNT OF WATER. SEE A DOCTOR.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR. WEAR
    GOGGLES, IMPERVIOUS COVERALLS, GLOVES AND BOOTS. SHOVEL OR SWEEP UP
    AND PLACE IN AN APPROVED DOT CONTAINER AND SEAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL, DRY,
    WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM EXCESS HEAT AND FLAMES.
Other Precautions:WARNING STATEMENT: EMPLOY NORMAL INDUSTRIAL SAFEGUARD
    WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. MATERIAL SHOULD BE INSPECTED
    PERIODICALLY. IN LIQUID FORM, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE IS CORROSIVE TO
    STEEL. THE PH OF A ONE  PER CENT AQUEOUS SOLUTION IS 12.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
    WHEN AIRBORNE DUST IS EXPECTED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND EMERGENCY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREAS. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT RAISE DUST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B3
Melt/Freeze Pt:=75.C, 167.F
Vapor Pres:NIL
Spec Gravity:1.6
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NIL
Solubility in Water:21% @ 60F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTAL OR POWDER - ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, EXCESS HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSPHOROUS OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATORY AGENCIES TO ASCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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