FG0111E         - #111E PREPARE                      
                         Material Safety Data Sheet
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  SECTION I - IDENTITY  
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                                       #111E PREPARE                      
                                                           Hazardous -   YES
PERMA Incorporated                     ------------------------------------
605 Springs Road                       |  Health                   |   2   |
Bedford, MA. 01730                     |  Flammability             |   0   |
                                       |  Reactivity               |   1   |
                                       |  Personal Protection      |   C   |
 Telephone Number for Information      ------------------------------------
   (978)667-5161                                4 = Most Hazardous
 Date Prepared                         Emergency Phone Number
  03/18/98                           1-800-255-3924 or Poison Center
 Prepared ByT. Pitrolffy        
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  SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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          Hazardous Components    PEL    TWA   STEL   Other Limits    %
             CAS Reg#            mg/m3  mg/m3  mg/m3    mg/m3       (opt)
                                                       CEILING           
 *SULFURIC ACID      #7664-93-9    1      1      3                  <  5 
 *HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  #7647-01-0  N.A.   N.A.   N.A.         7       < 20 
 OXALIC ACID        # 144-62-7     1      1      2                  <  3 
                                                                         
*LISTED CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF SCT.313 OF TITLE III. 
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  SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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  Boiling point          - 210F    Specific Gravity(Water=1)         - 1.04
  Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) - 18.5    Melting Point                     - N.A.
  Vapor Density (air=1)  - 1.1     Evaporation Rate(Butyl Acetate=1) -0.2 
  Viscosity (CPS)        -  5      Decomposition Temperature        - NA.
  Auto Ignition Temp.    -  NA.    Solubility in Water    -COMPLETE            
  pH - 1.5   +/-                                                               
  Appearance and Odor  -BLUE MILKY LIQUID WITH FRAGRANCE                     
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  SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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  Flash Point  - N.A.                      Flammable Limits 
                                            LEL - N.A.      UEL - N.A. 
  Extinguishing media  - WATER                                                
                                                                              
  Fire Fighting Procedure - COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER                       
                                                                              
  Fire and Explosion Hazards - NON FLAMMABLE, BUT MAY REACT WITH MOST METALS
                      ON LONG CONTACT, WITH THE POSSIBLE EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN
                                                                              
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  SECTION  V - REACTIVITY DATA
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  Stability - STABLE         
  Conditions to Avoid - N.A.                                                    
                                                                               
  Incompatibility - ALKALINE, CHLORINE AND CELLULOSE BASED MATERIALS         
  Hazardous Decomposition or Byproduct - HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS               
                                                                               
  Hazardous Polymerization - WILL NOT OCCUR 
  Conditions to Avoid - N.A.                                                  
                                                                               
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 The information herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no
 warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or 
 results to be obtained from use thereof.
  Essentially similar to OSHA form # 174

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   SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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  Routes of entry:
  Inhalation  - YES         Skin  - YES            Ingestion  - YES
  Health Hazards-Acute: CAUSES SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS TO EYES, SKIN AND MUCOUS 
     MEMBRANES.  CHRONIC: CHEMICAL BURNS AND/OR ULCERATION OF SKIN, MAY PERMA- 
     NENTLY DAMAGE EYES. TARGET ORGANS: EYES, RESP. SYS., UPPER GI. TRACT, SKIN
  Carcinogenicity: NO                                                         
    NTP - N.A.       IARC Monographs - N.A.       OSHA Regulated - NO   
  Signs and Symptoms of Exposure  - REDNESS, IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN OR      
                                     MUCOUS MEMBRANES                          
                                                                               
  Medical Conditions Aggravated  - SENSITIZED SKIN                           
                                                                               
                                                                               
  Emergency and First Aid Procedures - IMMEDIATELY WASH CONTACT AREAS (EYES)   
     WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.                            
     INGESTION: DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR MILK, CALL PHYSICIAN.          
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  SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
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 Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled - DIKE AND       
     COLLECT MATERIAL INTO PLASTIC CONTAINER. WATER RINSE AND DRAIN, FLUSH     
     SMALL AMOUNTS.NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA, ASH OR LIME. (BIODEGRADABLE)          
 Waste Disposal Method  - DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL    
     HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS; USE SANITARY LANDFILL.                       
                           EPA WASTE NO. D002                                  
 Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage -                      
                 USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER CHEMICALS.    
                 AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT. KEEP FROM FREEZING AND EXCESSIVE HEAT
 Other Precautions  - STORE IN SECURE AREA. AVOID FOOD OR FEED CONTAMINATION. 
     RINSE EMPTY CONTAINERS BEFORE DISPOSAL. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN !   
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   SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
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  Respiratory Protection - USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS,    
                            AVOID INHALING MIST.                               
  Ventilation    Local Exhaust - RECOMMENDED                                   
                 Mechanical    - N.A.                                          
                 Special       - N.A.                                          
                 Other         - ASSURE FRESH AIR CIRCULATION.                 
 Protective Gloves  - REQUIRED: RUBBER, PLASTIC                              
 Eye Protection     - REQUIRED: SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES                      
 Other Protection   - RECOMMENDED: RUBBER OR PLASTIC APRON, EYE WASH         
                                                                             
 Work/Hygienic Practices - DO NOT EAT,  DRINK OR SMOKE NEXT TO MATERIAL.     
                             WASH HANDS/FACE AFTER WORK.                       
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   SECTION IX - TRANSPORTATION                49 CFR
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 Unit Cont. - 55,30,5,1 GAL.,1 QT PLASTIC        Report Qty. (Lbs) -  NA   
 OSHA -  IRRITANT                                  Labels  -  CORROSIVE     
 DOT  -  HAZARDOUS /X/ CORROSIVE LIQUID, PACKAGING GROUP II         
 UN   -  HAZARDOUS /X/ CORROSIVE LIQUID, PACKAGING GROUP II         
DOT:Compounds, cleaning liquid(Contains Hydrochloric Acid, Phosphoric Acid)
8, NA1760, PG II UN:Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.(Contains   
Hydrochloric Acid) 8, UN3264, PG II (1 qt=limited quantity 49 CFR 173.154) 
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Vendor assumes no responsiblity for injury to vendee or third person proxim-
ately caused if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated
in the data sheet. Additionally, vendor assumes no responsibility for injury
to vendee or third persons proximately caused by abnormal use of the material
even if reasonable safety procedures are followed. Further more, vendee
assumes the risk in use of the material.

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