OCTAGON PROCESS INC. -- BENZOTRIAZOLE  -- 6810-01-095-2465
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BENZOTRIAZOLE
MSDS Date:01/08/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-095-2465
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-945-9400
Emergency Phone Num:201-945-9400/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:J.J.BURGARD(201-313-1187)
CAGE:82925
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
Box:City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925

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

Ingred Name:1,2,3-BENZOTRIAZOLE
CAS:95-14-7
RTECS #:DM1225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAIN HAZARDS ARE EYE IRRITATION AND
    INHALATION OF DUST WHICH AFFECTS THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    PRODUCT IS ALSO TOXIC BY INGESTION.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, STINGING, BURNING SENSATION AND
    IRRITATION. SKIN: REDNESS AND IRRITATION. INHALATION/INGESTION:
    BURNING SENSATION AND IRRITATION TO THE NOSE, MOUTH, THROAT, UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT AND  G.I. TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRODUCT DUST WILL AGGRAVATE
    PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLOOD WITH WATER FOR I5 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREAS WITH WATER AND MILD SOAP. IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
    AIR. IF  NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT GIVE
    OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: ADMINISTER LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:340F,171C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OF CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. IF USED,FOG NOZZLES
    ARE PREFERRABLE.WATER MAY BE USED TO COOL CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED
    TO EXTREME HEAT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AIRBORNE DUST IS RATED AS A SEVERE
    EXPLOSION HAZARD AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 0.03 OUNCE PER CUBIC
    FOOT (30 GRAMS PER CUBIC METER).

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT ALLOW SPILL TO ENTER DRAINS,SEWERS OR
    WATERWAYS. VACUUM OR SWEEP UP AND REUSE IF POSSIBLE. IF NOT
    RE-USABLE, PLACE IN PROPER CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. COM PLY WITH ALL SPILL NOTIFICATION
    REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. ISOLATE FROM OPEN
    IGNITION SOURCES. ENFORCE NO SMOKING RULES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.
    CLEAN CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING REPAIR
    WORK. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. HOWEVER, IF WORKING IN
    CONFINED AREAS, IF HEAVY DUST IS EXPECTED OR IF RECOMMENDED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Ventilation:EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND LOCAL EXHAUST
    RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR VINYL.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH STATION AND EMERGENCY SHOWER. WEAR
    LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT AND PANTS WHEN HANDLING CHEMICALS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AND FACE AFTER HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT. SHOWER AFTER WORKING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS.LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CREATING
    AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS WHICH COULD CONSTITUTE A POTENTIAL
    DUST EXPLOSION HAZARD. ISOLATE ANY OPEN IGNITION SOURCES. USE
    EXPLOSION- PROOF EQUIPMENT.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:664F,351C
Vapor Pres:0.04
Spec Gravity:1.36
Solubility in Water:2.0%
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE POWDER, SLIGHT CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES AND IGNITION
    SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    NITROGEN OXIDES AND HCN IN REDUCING ATMOSPHERE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. DIPOSE
    OF WASTE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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