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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT: Not Applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Applicable.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble - 72.5% @ 20 degrees C.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Approximately 1.3 (As Mixed).
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: Not Applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Applicable.
pH: Approximately 10 - 11 Dry (8.5 - 9.0 As Mixed).
APPEARANCE & COLOR: This material is a white crystalline solid. As mixed; clear liquid.

SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: None. Product is a fire extinguishing agent.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection. Structural fire fighters must wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment.

SECTION 5: HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: Not Established.
OSHA PEL: Not Established.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: This product may cause mild skin irritation, moderate eye irritation and possible gastric distress. This product is not known to cause chronic illness.

EMERGENCY FIRST-AID PROCEDURES:
SKIN EXPOSURE: If spilled on skin IMMEDIATELY begin decontamination with running
water.
Remove exposed or contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. If reddening or
irritation occurs, victim and rescuers must seek immediate medical attention.
EYE EXPOSURE: If chemical is splashed in eyes, open victim's eyes while under gentle running
water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have victim "roll" eyes. MINIMUM flushing is for 15
minutes.
INHALATION: If spray or mist is inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If necessary, use artificial
respiration to support vital functions. If irritation of the nose or throat occurs, the victim and
rescuers must seek immediate medical attention.

SECTION 6: REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY DATE: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, strong oxidizers and strong caustics.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION 7: SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

SMALL SPILLS: Sweep or vacuum. Place in double plastic bag and seal.
LARGE SPILLS: Use Level C: triple gloves, chemically resistant suit and boots, hard hat, and air purifying respirator with HEPA filter.
FOLLOW STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF LARGE NON-RECLAIMABLE SPILLS.

SECTION 8: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not expected to be needed. Maintain oxygen levels of minimum of 19.5%. If below 19.5% oxygen, use supplied air respiratory protection.
VENTILATION: Use with adequate ventilation. Use fan or vent to outside.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear rubber gloves for routine industrial use.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None except for large spills (see Section 7).

HMIS: 1-0-0 NFPA: 1-0-0

SECTION 9: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Follow reasonable and safe practices. Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None.

ANSI Z400.1-1993 FORMAT MSDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET		PAGE 1 OF 2
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR		REVIEWED: MARCH 1, 2001
		Abbrev.

COMPLIES WITH USDL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS (29 CFR 1910.1200)



SECTION 1:	MANUFACTURER:	PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

	Amerex Corporation P.O. Box 81 Trussville, AL 35173-0081	CH 660 Wet Chemical Charge Potassium Acetate and Potassium Citrate; Potassium Salt

	EMERGENCY: Chemtrec:1-800-424-9300 Amerex: 1-205-655-3271

		%	*ACGIH mg/m3			*OSHA mg/m3		OTHER
CHEMICAL NAME	CAS #	W/W	TLV	STEL	PEL	STEL	IDLH

Potassium Acetate	127-98-2	> 90	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Potassium Citrate	866-84-2	< 10	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE

*NE = None Established

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET		PAGE 2 OF 2
MANUFACTURER: AMEREX CORPORATION		DATE: 10-16-96
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: CH 660 Wet Chemical Charge		Abbrev.