AUSTENAL INC -- POLYFLEX  -- 6520-01-068-7600
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POLYFLEX
MSDS Date:10/04/1993
FSC:6520
NIIN:01-068-7600
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AUSTENAL INC
Address:4101 WEST 51ST STREET
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60632-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-735-0601/800/621-0381
Emergency Phone Num:312-735-0601/800-621-0381
Preparer's Name:JOHN CRINION
CAGE:67532
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AUSTENAL INC
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:0VWY3
Company Name:AUSTENAL INC
Address:4101 W 51ST ST
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60632
Country:US
Phone:800-621-0381
CAGE:67532

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE		 *95-2*
CAS:10043-67-1
RTECS #:WS5650000
Fraction by Wt: <3%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
Other REC Limits:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (CEILING)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE MINOR IRRITATION. EYES: SLIGHT IRRITANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE, USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
    APPROPRIATE TO THE SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED WHILE MOLTEN, ALLOW IT
    TO COOL & SOLIDIFY. PLACE SOLID MATERIAL IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER.

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

Other Precautions:AVOID GETTING MATERIAL IN EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS W/SOAP & WATER AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:204.8F
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE SEMI-RIGID SOLID

=================  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:DISPOSE OF IN APPROVED LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE
    W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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