GUARDSMAN PRODUCTS INC -- ACE DRAIN CLEANER, 5071  -- 6840-00N077139
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACE DRAIN CLEANER, 5071
MSDS Date:03/01/1989
FSC:6840
NIIN:00N077139
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GUARDSMAN PRODUCTS INC
Address:2960 LUCERSE DR SE
City:GRAND RAPIDS
State:MI
ZIP:49545
Country:US
Info Phone Num:616-940-2900
Emergency Phone Num:616-940-2900
CAGE:GURDP
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GUARDSMAN CHEMICALS INC CONSUMER PRODUCTS DIV
Address:3503 LOUSMA DR SE
Box:88010
City:GRAND RAPIDS
State:MI
ZIP:49508-2251
Country:US
CAGE:2Y663
Company Name:GUARDSMAN PRODUCTS INC
Address:2960 LUCERNE DRIVE SE
City:GRAND RAPIDS
State:MI
ZIP:49546
Country:US
Phone:616-940-2900
CAGE:GURDP

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

Ingred Name:HYPOCHLOROUS ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE) 
    (CERCLA)
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH3486300
Fraction by Wt: 0-5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 0-5%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3, C
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3, C
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES CAN CAUSE BURNS. EXPOSURE TO VAPORS DURING USE MAY BE
    IRRITATING. SWALLOWING MAY CAUSE BURNS TO MOUTH AND THROAT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, FLUSH SKIN THOROUGHLY
    W/W ATER. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! DRINK A GLASSFUL OF MILK
    OR WATER. CALL MD, POISON CONTROL CENTER OR EMERGENCY ROOM.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . NONFLAMMABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT W/ALUMINUM GENERATING HYDROGEN
    WHICH IS FLAMMABLE &/OR EXPLOSIVE IF IGNITED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS MAY BE WASHED DOWN DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE ONLY IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. READ
    ALL DIRECTIONS FOR USE & CAUTIONS ON LABEL BEFORE USING. KEEP OUT
    OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE MISTER PLUMBER IN COMBINATION W/OTHER
    HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS, TOILET BOWL CLEANERS OR DRAIN CLEANERS. DO NOT
    USE A PLUNGER DURING USE W/MISTER PLUMBER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. DO NOT BREATHE FUMES
    GENERATED DURING USE.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . NONE NORMALLY NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Spec Gravity:1.1 
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:90

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DO NOT MIX W/OTHER HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, CHLORINE/HYDROGEN
    GAS IS POSS IF MIXED W/CERTAIN TOILET BOWL CLEANERS/IF CONTACTED
    W/ALUMINUM CNTNRS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . SMALL SPILLS TO SEWER.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.