MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1 -- CHEMICAL PRODUCT COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

! PRODUCT NAME I Austin A-1 Bleach Commercial Disinfectant Sanitizer I! PRODUCTCODE I 54200-00039 I

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

!ISSUE DATE I February 27,2004 IMANUFACTURERSTREET ADDRESSCITY, STATE, ZIP

James Austin Company115 Downieville Road

Mars, PA 16046

Medical Information: 1-866-359-5662

Transportation: 1-800-424-9300** For spill, leak, fire or transport accident emergencies.

Product Information: 1-724-625-1535

SECTION 2 -- COMPOSITION I INFORM ON INGREDIENTS

HAZARDOUSCOMPONENT CAS N % bv wt

EXPOSURE LIMITSOSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL

I SECTION 3 -- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCYI

IRRITANT; may cause severe skin and eye irritation or chemical burns to broken skin.OVERVIEW Vapors extremely irritating to eyes and respiratory tract.

Harmful and potentially fatal if swallowed. If mixed with other prohibited chemicals ormaterials, chlorine gas will be released which is also irritating to eyes, lungs, mucousmembranes and in some cases can be fatal. (see Setion 10 for more information)

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Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 5.25- None None None5.50

Sodium hydroxide 1310- 73-2 0.03 - 2 mg/m3 TW A 2 mg/m3 ceiling 10 mg/mJ IDLH0.22 2 mg/m3 STEL

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

INGESTION ................. Can cause corrosion of mucous membranes, severe esophageal burns andperforation of esophagus or stomach.

INHALATION ............... Inhalation of vapors can cause bronchial irritation, coughing, difficulty inbreathing, nausea and pulmonary edema.

EYE CONTACT ............ Irritating to the eyes; may cause severe and permanent damage.

SKIN CONTACT .......... Severe irritant; contact can produce blistering and eczema.

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I SECTION 4 -- FIRST AID MEASURES

I SECTION 5 -- FIRE -FIGHTING MEASURES

I SECTION 6 -- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

RESPONSETO SPILLS

Small spills: Dilute product by flooding area with large quantity of water and flush to sanitary sewer.Large spills: Contain run-off by diking with suitable material. Soak up liquid on inert absorbent and

transfer to approved container. Prevent spill from entering sewers or waterways.

SECTION 7 -- HANDLING AND STORA

INGESTION If swallowed,DO NOTinducevomiting. Immediatelydrinka largequantityof wateror milk. Donot give liquidsif victim is unconscious.Do not use acidicantidotesor sodiumbicarbonate(bakingsoda). Do not administeralcohol. Call a physician or poison control centerimmediately.

INHALATION If exposedto excessivevaporlevels,removeto freshair and seek medicalattentionif coughorothersymptomsdevelop.

EYE CONTACT Immediatelyflush eyewith plentyof cool, runningwater. Removecontact lensesif applicable,and continueflushingfor at least 15minutes. Get medical attention immediately.

SKIN CONTACT Flushaffectedskin areawith copiousamountsof waterandwashwith soapandwater. Ifirritationdevelopsor persists,get medicalattention. Removeclothingandwash beforereuse.

NOTE TO Informationpertainingto ingestiontoxicology,therapy,symptomatologyandtreatmentcan bePHYSICIAN found in ClinicalToxicoloavof CommercialProducts,authoredby Gosselin,Smithand Hodge

and publishedby Williams& Wilkins,Baltimore,Maryland.See listing for Hypochlorite in Therapeutics Index, Section III.

FLASH POINT / METHOD None/ N.A.

I FLAMMABLE INot flammable orLIMITS combustible

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA If involvedin a fire, alcoholfoam,carbondioxide,dry chemicalor waterfog.Use extinguishing media that is appropriate for surrounding fire.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Avoidfumesfrom spilledor exposedliquid. Firefightersshouldwear full protectivePROCEDURES clothingand OSHAINIOSHself-containedbreathingapparatus. Cool fire-exposed

containerswith watersprayfrom a safedistance.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION Sodium hypochlorite bleach is a strong oxidizing agent and decomposes whenHAZARDS heated. Decomposition products may cause containers to explode. Vigorous

reactions may occur with organic materials or oxidizable materials, causing fires.

HANDLING Wash after handling and before eating.

PRECAUTIONS Use personal protective equipment and wear suitable chemical-resistant clothing.Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Follow label directions closely.

STORAGE Store upright in a cool (below 85 F), dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat or direct

PRECAUTIONS sunlight. Separate from incompatible materials, such as acids, ammonia, soap-based productsor organic materials. Protect containers from physical damage. Keep away from children.

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I SECTION 8 -- EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSgNAL PROTECTION

HYGIENIC PRACTICES IAvoid breathing vapors. Do not store near food stuffs, water or feed.Protecteyes,skin andclothingfrom contactwith this product.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS I Use local ventilation to remove vapors at the source.Facilities usina this product must be eQuipped with an eyewash station.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

I SECTION 9 -- PHYSICA~_~ND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

I SECTION 10 -- 5T ABILITY ANDREACTI\'J!Y

ISECTION 11 -- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

CARCINOGENICITY

X RESPIRATOR Not normally necessary; use NIOSH approved respirator for concentrated vaporsX GOGGLES / FACE SHIELD Required; goggles should be chemical splash type. Face shield is best choiceX APRON Recommended to avoid skin contact and protect clothing from damageX GLOVES Required; use impervious PVC or Neoprene with long gauntletX BOOTS Recommended to protect shoes and feet when using product for floor cleaning

APPEARANCE Clearpaleyellowliquid BOILING POINT 212degFODOR Chlorine FREEZING POINT 28 deg FpH 11.5- 12.5 VAPOR PRESSURE 17.5mm Hg @ 20 CSPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.080 VAPOR DENSITY Not applicableSOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete EVAPORATION RATE Not applicable

CHEMICAL STABILITY I STABLE IX 1 1 UNSTABLE I ICONDITIONSTO AVOID Heat or direct sunlight;temperaturesabove85 F.

NEVERmix with solutions containing ammonia.INCOMPATIBILITY Acids, ammonia,ether,urea,oxidizablematerials,soaps,oils, greases,phenolic

disinfectantsand metals(includingnickel,copper,tin, aluminumand iron).HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS Chlorinegas -- from contactwith highlyacidicmaterials.OF DECOMPOSITION Chloramines-- from contactwith ammonia.

Polychlorinatedphenols-- from contactwith phenolicdisinfectants.

POLYMERIZATION .1WILL NOT OCCUR I X I 1MAY OCCUR I ICONDITIONSTO AVOID Not applicable I

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A KNOWN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGENX THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED CARCINOGENS ACCORDING TO

THE CRITERIA OF THE NTP ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS AND OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Z

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ISECTION 12 -- ECOLOGICALINFORMATION

SECTION 13 -- DISPOSAL CONSI

ISECTION 14 -- TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ISECTION 15 -- REGULATORY INFORMATION

REGULATORY STATUS

SECTION 16 -- OTHER INFO

NFPA CLASSIFICATION

Information contained in this MSDS refers only to the specific material designated and does not relate to any process or use involving othermaterials. This information is based on data believed to be reliable, and the Product is intended to be used in a manner that is customaryand reasonably foreseeable. Since actual use and handling are beyond our control, no warranty, express or implied, is made and no liabilityis assumed by James Austin Company in connection with the use of this information.

BIODEGRADABILITY I CONSIDERED BIODEGRADABLE IX I I NOT BIODEGRADABLE IBOD I COD VALUE Not established

ECOTOXICITY No data available

WASTE DISPOSAL If in accordancewith an NPDESpermitor approvedby local sewagetreatmentplant authority,

METHODsmallamountsmay be flushedto a sanitarysewerwith plenty of water. Largeamountsof unusedproductmust be disposedof as hazardouswaste at an approvedhazardouswaste managementfacility.

RCRA CLASSIFICATION Hazardous,corrosive0002 (if pH is equalto or greaterthan 12.5)

RECYCLE CONTAINER I YES I X I ICODE I 2 - HOPE I I NO I

DOT CLASSIFICATION <I HAZARDOUSIX I I NOT HAZARDOUS TDOT Proper Shipping Name Hypochlorite SolutionHazard Class 8Identification Number UN 1791

Packing Group IIILabel/Placard CorrosiveRQ Sodium Hypochlorite 100 Ibs. (45.4Kg)

EXCEPTIONS Consumer Commodity, ORM-D. Exempted by DOT for containers of 1 gallon or less

X EPA REGISTERED (UNDER FIFRA) 1672-20004 Registration Number (Regular-non scented item only)FDA REGULATED

X KOSHERSARA TITLE III MATERIAL

X NSF AUTHORIZED Reqular non-scented item only

2 BLUE HEALTH HAZARD0 RED FLAMMABILITY0 YELLOW REACTIVITYCOR WHITE SPECIAL HAZARD