J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC -- LAUNDRY DETERGENT  -- 7930-00-929-1220
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LAUNDRY DETERGENT
MSDS Date:12/01/1991
FSC:7930
NIIN:00-929-1220
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC
Address:414 NORTH FULTON STREET
Box:8656
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18105
Info Phone Num:215-432-4466
Emergency Phone Num:215-432-4466
Preparer's Name:IH
CAGE:74381
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC
Address:414 NORTH FULTON STREET
Box:8656
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18105
Phone:215-432-4455
CAGE:74381

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SILICATE
CAS:6834-92-0
RTECS #:VV9275000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/MC

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE
CAS:7758-29-4
RTECS #:YK4570000
Fraction by Wt: 14%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3TWA
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/3MT
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:INERT
Fraction by Wt: 73%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION MAY IRRITATE NOSE, THROAT,
    LUNGS.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DRY SKIN.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGESTION: DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. DO
    NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL INTO EMPTY CONTAINER
    WITH A COVER. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:ACIDS SUCH AS VINIGAR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE REQUIRED USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
    PRODUCT DUST.
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:GENERAL PURPOSE RUBBER OR VINYL
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

pH:11
Solubility in Water:100
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR SOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:4

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS MAY REACT TO RELEASE CARBON DIOXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE WITH WATER AND FLUSH TO SEWER.

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