ALDON CORP. -- 2,6-DICHLOROINDOPHENOL, SODIUM SALT  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2,6-DICHLOROINDOPHENOL, SODIUM SALT
MSDS Date:06/17/1996
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDON CORP.
Address:1533 W HENRIETTA RD
City:AVON
State:NY
ZIP:14414
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-226-6177
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:DD 100
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:6V042
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AL-DON CHEMICALS INC
Address:1533 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:City:AVON
State:NY
ZIP:14414-9508
Country:US
Phone:716-226-6177
CAGE:6V042
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-98-A-0024-0127
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:DICHLOROINDOPHENOL, SODIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE
CAS:620-45-1
Code:F
RTECS #:GU5495000
= Wt:99.

=====================  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:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INAHL, INGESTION OR
    SKIN ABSORPTION.TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE THE CHEM,PHYSICAL &
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
    EXERCISE APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES T O MINIMIZE POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTIN, OR SKIN
    ABSORPTION.CAUSES IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EYE OR SKIN:IN CASE OF CONNTACT, IMEMD FLUSH EYES OR SKIN
    WITH LARGE AMTS OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS.FOR EYES, GET IMMED MED
    ATTN.INGEST:IF SWALLOWED IF CONSCIOUS GIVE 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER
    TO DRINK  & GET MED ATTN.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF ILL EFFECTS
    DEVELOP GET MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NON-VOLATILE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2); DRY CHEMICAL (ABC); WATER
    SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN FIRE CONDITIONS WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZAROUDS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS; CAN REACT
    VIGOROUSLY WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID MAKING DUST, SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN
    SUITABLE CONTAINER.FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER,THEN WASH WITH SOAP
    AND WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE.STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE AWAY FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS.WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HNDLG.WARNING! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED,INHALED
    OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.CA USES IRRIT.
Other Precautions:FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY.NOT FOR DRUG,FOOD,OR
    HOUSEHOLD USE.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.READ LABEL ON CONTAINER
    BEFORE USING.DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH
    CHEMICALS.HYGROSCOPIC.REMOVE  & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED IN NORMAL LABORATORY HANDLING. WEAR
    A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK IF DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL):RECOMMENDED.  SPECIAL:NO. OTHER:NO.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCK, APRON, EYE WASH STATION, VENITLATION
    HOOD, PROPER GLOVES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.DO NOT
    WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH CHEMICALS.WASH THOROUGHLY
    AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NONE LISTED
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE AS SOLID
Vapor Density:N/DETERM
Spec Gravity:>1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:FREELY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREEN-BLACK POWDER, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGLIGIBLE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE OR HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, EMITS
    TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORINE & OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TLV NONE ESTABLISHED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE,TREATMENT,OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJ TO
    FED,STATE,OR LOCAL LAWS.THESE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES ARE INTENDED FOR
    THE DISPOSAL OF CATALOG-SIZE QUANTITIES ONLY.DISPOSE OF IN AN
    APPROVED INCINERATOR EQU IPPED WITH AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER OR
    DISPOSE OF IN APPROVED CHEMICAL LANDFILL.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT:NON-REGULATED.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

 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.