**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Caustic Spill Kit
Catalog Numbers:
    AC180610000, 18601C, S102
Synonyms:
    None
Company Identification:  Fisher Scientific
                        1 Reagent Lane
                        Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information, call:  201-796-7100
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|     1318-00-9  |  Vermiculite                         |   100    | unlisted  |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
         Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
         Risk Phrases: None Listed.

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
    Skin:
         Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
    Ingestion:
         Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
    Inhalation:
         Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.
    Chronic:
         No information found.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
    Skin:
         Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
         plenty of soap and water.
    Ingestion:
         If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
         Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
         aid.
    Inhalation:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if
         cough or other symptoms appear.
    Notes to Physician:

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
         pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
         protective gear.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish
         surrounding fire.

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
         container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
         Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin
         and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
    Storage:
         Store in a cool, dry place.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
    Personal Protective Equipment

                Eyes:
                      Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
                      safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
                      protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
                      Standard EN166.
                Skin:
                      Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
                      exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
                      exposure.
         Respirators:
                      Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
                      1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
                      NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
                      when necessary.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Solid
Appearance:                 white
Odor:                       none reported
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
Vapor Density:              Not available.
Evaporation Rate:           Not applicable.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              128.0 - 132.0 deg C @ 5.00mmH
Freezing/Melting Point:     45.00 - 49.00 deg C
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
Flash Point:                Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:          C7H16N2O
Molecular Weight:           144.22

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         None reported.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         None reported.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         None.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 1318-00-9 unlisted.
    LD50/LC50:
         Not available.
    Carcinogenicity:
        Vermiculite -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
    Epidemiology:
         No data available.
    Teratogenicity:
         No data available.
    Reproductive Effects:
         No data available.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No data available.
    Mutagenicity:
         No data available.
    Other Studies:
         No data available.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****



                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         No information available
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 1318-00-9 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
         It is for research and development use only.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
         Substances under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
         Pollutants under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
         under the CWA.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    Vermiculite is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or
    NJ.
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: Not available.
         Risk Phrases:
         Safety Phrases:
                      S 24/25  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 1318-00-9: No information available.
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

  Canada
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
         CAS# 1318-00-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  3/26/1998  Revision #1 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.
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