OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES (CLARIANT CANADA INC) -- L-DEICER SAFEWAY SF SUPERSAK  -- 6850-01-434-3973
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:L-DEICER SAFEWAY SF SUPERSAK
MSDS Date:08/20/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-434-3973
MSDS Number: CGLHY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES (CLARIANT CANADA INC)
Address:4600 VILLE SAINT-LAURENT
City:QUEBEC
Country:CN
Info Phone Num:514-895-8648
Emergency Phone Num:514-895-8648
Preparer's Name:ROMAN COSTUIK
CAGE:0U3B1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OLD WORLD INDUSTRIES INC
Address:4065 COMMERCIAL AVE
Box:City:NORTHBROOK
State:IL
ZIP:60062-1851
Country:US
Phone:847-559-2000/2116/FAX: 847-559-2173
CAGE:0U3B1

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM FORMATE
CAS:141-53-7
Fraction by Wt: >97%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS >2000 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE EYE & SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN & EYE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SIGNIFIGANT EXPOSURE TO THIS
    CHEMICAL MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISEASE OF THE
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, SKIN, AND/OR EYES.

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

First Aid:INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 GLASSES WATER & INDUCE
    VOMITING. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR & CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES & WASH
    AFFECTED AREA S WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER
    & IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIREFIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:BEFORE HANDLING ANY SPILLS, ALWAYS OBSERVE THE
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS MSDS. SPILLS CAN BE REMOVED IN
    THE DRY FORM WITH SUITABLE EQUIPMENT OR FLUSHED AWAY WITH LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: 5% ACETIC
    ACID SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE GOOD PLANT PRACTICES. A DUST
    MASK SHOULD BE WORN FOR HANDLING LARGE QUANTITIES IN CONFINED
    SPACES WITHOUT LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW PROPER GROUNDING PROCEDURES WHEN TRANSFERRING.
    AVOID GENERATION OF DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOOGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:ABSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH SKIN & EYES. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:491F,255C
Spec Gravity:0.92-0.95 G/CM3
pH:10-12
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES, SLIGHT SPECIFIC ODOUR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY GENERATE
    CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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