A B DICK CO GRAPHIC SYSTEMS DIV -- ITEK MEGA PLATE ACTIVATOR, 38745  -- 6850-00N071123
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ITEK MEGA PLATE ACTIVATOR, 38745
MSDS Date:01/26/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N071123
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:A B DICK CO GRAPHIC SYSTEMS DIV
Address:811 JEFFERSON RD
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14623
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-752-5139
Emergency Phone Num:312-763-1900
Preparer's Name:KENNETH W PINTER
CAGE:1BT21
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DICK A B CO
Address:811 JEFFERSON RD
Box:City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14623-3211
Country:US
Phone:716-475-9050
CAGE:1BT21

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

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 70-90%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFITE (2:1); (SODIUM SULFITE)
CAS:7757-83-7
RTECS #:WE2150000
Fraction by Wt: 3-7%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA). LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 365 MG/KG
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 3-7%
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHANOL, 2-((2-AMINOETHYL)AMINO)-; (N-AMINO
    ETHYLETHANOLAMINE). LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 3000 MG/KG
CAS:111-41-1
RTECS #:KJ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA). 140-340 MG/KG
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS 3,4 & 5
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INGESTION:CORROSION OF TISSUE
    MAY OCCUR. NAUSEA, VOMITING/ABDOMINAL PAIN POSSIBLE. LARGE DOSES OF
    SODIUM SULFITE MAY CAUSE CIRCULATORY DISTURBANCES & CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM DEPRESSION. EYE:IRRIT ATION/BURNING MAY OCCUR W/POSS TISSUE
    DESTRUCTION. MAY CAUSE MOD TO SEVERE CORNEAL INJURY, W/IRITIS.
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SKIN:REDDENING, SWELLING/BURNING MAY
    OCCUR. PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN ABSORP OF
    POTENTIALLY HARMFUL AMTS OF AMINOETHYLETHANOLAMINE.
    INHALATION:CONCENTRATED MISTS MAY IRRITATE/ DAMAGE RESPIRATORY
    TRACT & LUNGS. MAY CAUSE NAUSEA/VOMITING. EFTS OF OVEREXP:MAY CAUSE
    EYE SKIN & RESP TRACT IRRIT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFITES MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
    REACTIONS IN SOME ASTHMATICS.

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

First Aid:INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. CHECK FOR CORNEAL INJURY.
    SKIN:REMOVE  CONTAMD CLOTHING. WASH EXPOSED AREA THOROUGHLY
    W/WATER. CONTACT PHYS. WASH CONTAMD CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF ADVERSE SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONTACT A
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE THE SPILL AND SOAK UP WITH ABSORBANT
    MATERIAL. PREVENT LIQUID FROM ENTERING SEWERS OR WATERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, LAB COAT.
Other Precautions:CONTACT LENS WEARERS SHOULD WEAR REGULAR GLASSES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
    APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL (GENERAL):RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. ANSI APPRVD EMERGENCY EYE WASH &
    DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Spec Gravity:1.102 (H*2O=1)
pH:13.8
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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