INDUSTRIAL MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. (IME) -- #6212, STARCH SOLUTION  -- 6810-01-070-1819
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:#6212, STARCH SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-070-1819
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. (IME)
Address:132 WILBUR PLACE
City:BOHEMLA
State:NY
ZIP:11716
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-567-9000
Emergency Phone Num:516-567-9000
CAGE:53390
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC.(FORMERLY BOHEMIA,NY)
Address:1430 PROGRESS WAY SUITE 105
Box:City:SYKESVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:21784
Country:US
Phone:410-795-0500; FAX:410-795-1373
CAGE:53390

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

Ingred Name:STARCH
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 0.6%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: 0.4%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:SALICYLIC ACID
CAS:69-72-7
RTECS #:VO0525000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
    IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS LISTED IN THIS
    PRODUCT IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES; GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND GIVE CPR IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED.  INGEST-GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND A SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH SAND OR VERMICULITE AND SCOOP UP
    AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM ACIDS,
    OXIDIZERS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY BE HAZARDOUS DUE TO RETAINED
    RESIDUE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN HIGH
    VAPOR AREAS. DO NOT BREATH VAPORS OR DUST.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING.		    **P/N IND
    IS LISTED A B DUE TO A FORMULATION CHANGE. CONTACT THE COMPANY AND
    CONFIRMED CHANGE ON 4/3/91.**

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

HCC:C3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:1.01
pH:4.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SLIGHTLY TURBID CLEAR LIQUID, MILD ACETIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALKALIES AND OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*X

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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