FG0118          - #118 ELIMINATOR                    
                         Material Safety Data Sheet
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  SECTION I - IDENTITY  
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                                       #118 ELIMINATOR                    
                                                           Hazardous -   YES
PERMA Incorporated                     ------------------------------------
605 Springs Road                       |  Health                   |   2   |
Bedford, MA. 01730                     |  Flammability             |   0   |
                                       |  Reactivity               |   0   |
                                       |  Personal Protection      |   B   |
 Telephone Number for Information      ------------------------------------
   (617)667-5161                                4 = Most Hazardous
 Date Prepared                         Emergency Phone Number
  03/28/96                           1-800-255-3924 or Poison Center
 Prepared ByA. Vadasz           
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  SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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          Hazardous Components    PEL    TWA   STEL   Other Limits    %
             CAS Reg#            ppm    ppm    ppm                  (opt)
 *2-BUTOXYETHANOL   # 111-76-2    50     25                         < 30 
 ETHANOLAMINE       # 141-43-5     3      3      6                  < 20 
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
*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          - 215F    Specific Gravity(Water=1)         - 0.985
  Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) - 16.0    Melting Point                     - N.A.
  Vapor Density (air=1)  - 1.2     Evaporation Rate(Butyl Acetate=1) -0.25
  Viscosity (CPS)        - 12.5    Decomposition Temperature        - NA.
  Auto Ignition Temp.    -  NA.    Solubility in Water    -COMPLETE            
  pH - 12.2 +/- 5                                                              
  Appearance and Odor  -THIN, YELLOW LIQUID, DETERGENT ODOR                  
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  SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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  Flash Point  - ABOVE 200 F TCC           Flammable Limits 
                                            LEL - N.A.      UEL - N.A. 
  Extinguishing media  - WATER SPRAY                                          
                                                                              
  Fire Fighting Procedure - COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER                       
                                                                              
  Fire and Explosion Hazards - CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY BURST WHEN EXPOSED TO  
     EXTREME HEAT. ISOLATE FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME.                  
                                                                              
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  SECTION  V - REACTIVITY DATA
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  Stability - STABLE         
  Conditions to Avoid - N.A.                                                    
                                                                               
  Incompatibility - ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZERS                                  
  Hazardous Decomposition or Byproduct - THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY YIELD     
                                           CARBON MONOXIDE                     
  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 CHEMICAL BURNS TO EYES, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBR- 
     ANES. CHRONIC: REDNESS OF SKIN, DERMATITIS, HEMOGLOBINURIA                
     TARGET ORGANS: LIVER, KIDNEYS, SKIN, EYES                                 
  Carcinogenicity: NO                                                         
    NTP - N.A.       IARC Monographs - N.A.       OSHA Regulated - NO   
  Signs and Symptoms of Exposure  - ITCHING, BURNING SENSATION, REDNESS  OF   
                                     SKIN, BURNING OF EYES                     
                                                                               
  Medical Conditions Aggravated  - SENSITIZED SKIN, RENAL DEFICIENCY         
                                                                               
                                                                               
  Emergency and First Aid Procedures - WASH CONTACT AREAS WITH PLENTY OF WATER:
     15 MINUTES. INGESTION: GIVE MILK, WATER OR CITRUS JUICE, INDUCE VOMITING  
     WITH OIL OF IPECAC. MOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY 
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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. (BIODEGRADABLE)                                            
 Waste Disposal Method  - USE SANITARY LANDFILL DISPOSAL. (NOT A HAZARDOUS    
     WASTE) FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS (RCRA; SUBTITLE D)              
                                                                               
 Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage -                      
                           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. 
     AVOID PROLONGED INHALATION OF VAPORS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN !     
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   SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
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  Respiratory Protection - NOT REQUIRED WITH NORMAL USE                       
                                        IN WELL VENTILATED AREA                
  Ventilation    Local Exhaust - RECOMMENDED                                   
                 Mechanical    - REQUIRED: EXCHANGE EVERY 10-15 MINUTES        
                 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, SHOWER,          
                                   EYE WASH FACILITY                         
 Work/Hygienic Practices - DO NOT EAT,  DRINK 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. PLASTIC CONT       Report Qty. (Lbs) -  NA.  
 OSHA -  NOT REGULATED                             Labels  - UN-CORROSIVE   
 DOT  -  NOT REGULATED                                              
 UN   -  NOT REGULATED                                              
                                                                           
DOT-NOT REGULATED                                                          
UN-NOT REGULATED                                                           
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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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