MSDS

Water Release - this material is heavier than water. This material is
soluble in water.
Land Spill - Sweep or vacuum spill materials and place in a container
appropriate for this material.
SPILL RESIDUES: Dispose of per guidelines under Section XII, WASTE DIS-
POSAL. This material may be neutralized for disposal; you are requested
to contact at 800-6546- 911 before beginning any such operation.
PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR EMERGENCY SPILL AND FIRE-FIGHTING SITUATIONS:
No extra protection required beyond that listed in Section V. In case
of fire, use normal fire fighting equipment, including a NIOSH approved
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)).
SECTION 12 WASTE DISPOSAL
If this product becomes a waste, it DOES NOT meet the criteria of a hazar-
dous waste as defined under 40 CFR 261, in that it does not exhibit the
characteristics of hazardous waste of Subpart C, nor is it listed as a
hazardous waste under Subpart D.
As a nonhazardous solid waste it should be disposed of in accordance with
local, state, and federal regulations by treatment in a wastewater treat-
ment system.
CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE USE OF
THIS MATERIAL. THE USER OF THIS MATERIAL HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DIS-
POSE OF UNUSED MATERIAL, RESIDUES AND CONTAINERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING TREAT-
MENT, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FOR HAZARDOUS AND NONHAZARDOUS WASTES.
SECTION 13 ADDITIONAL REGULATORY STATUS INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT: This substance is listed on the Toxic Sub-
stances Control Act inventory.
SUPERFUND AMENDMENT AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT TITLE 3:
HAZARD CATEGORIES, PER 40 CFR 370.2:
HEALTH: Immediate (Acute)
PHYSICAL: None
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW, PER 40 CFR 355, APP. A:
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY:
None Established
SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, PER 40 CFR 372.45:
None Established
SECTION 14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MSDS REVISION STATUS: Precautions for Handling, Toxicology and
Personal Protective Equipment revised.
SECTION 15 MAJOR REFERENCES
1. Cairns, J.C., and Scheier, A. (1959). The Relationship of Bluegill
Sunfish Body Size to its Tolerance for Some Common Chemicals. Proc.
13th Ind. Waste Conf., Purdue Univ. Eng. Bull. 96:243-252.
2. Wallen, I.E., Greer, W.C., and Lasater, R. (1957) Toxicity of Gambusia
affinia of Certain Pure Chemicals in Turbid Waters. Sewage Ind. Wastes
29(6): 965-711.
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