ECOLAB INC -- STER BAC (BLU)  -- 6840-01-336-6116
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STER BAC (BLU)
MSDS Date:09/15/1994
FSC:6840
NIIN:01-336-6116
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ECOLAB INC
Address:ECOLAB CENTER
City:ST PAUL
State:MN
ZIP:55102
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-352-5326
Emergency Phone Num:800-328-0026
CAGE:85884
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ECOLAB INC
Address:8811 E HAMPDEN AVE BLDG 4 B
City:DENVER
State:CO
ZIP:80231
Country:US
Phone:612-293-2233
CAGE:0DAC4
Company Name:ECOLAB PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DIVISION OF ECOLAB INC.
Address:ECOLAB CENTER
Box:City:ST PAUL
State:MN
ZIP:55102
Country:US
Phone:800-352-5326
Contract Num:SP0450-99-M-NH52
CAGE:85884

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

Ingred Name:ALKYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIYUM CHLORIDE
CAS:68424-85-1
= Wt:10.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  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:ACUTE: SKIN & EYES: CAN CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION, POSSIBLE CHEMICAL BURNS. INGEST: HARMFUL. CAN CAUSE
    CHEMICAL BURNS OF MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH. INHALE: CAN CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF MOUTH, THROAT AND AIRW AYS, ESPECIALLY FOR SENSITIVE
    INDIVIDUALS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF COOL RUNNING WATER.
    REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. CONTINUE FLUSHING FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    SKIN-FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF COOL RUNNING WATER. WASH THOROUGHLY WITH
    SOAP & WA TER. INGEST-RINSE MOUTH; THEN DRINK 1-2LARGE GLASSES OF
    WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALE-IF AFFECTED, MOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE OR DAM LARGE SPILLS. PUMP TO CONTAINERS
    OR SOAK UP ON INERT ABSORBENT. FLUSH RESIDUE TO SANITARY SEWER. USE
    PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PRODUCT IS TOXIC TO FISH. DO NOT
    DISCHARGE INTO LAKES, STREAMS, PONDS OR PUBLIC WATERWAYS UNLESS
    I/A/W AN NPDES PERMIT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:FOR GUIDANCE CONTACT REGIONAL OFFICE OF U.S.
    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTON AGENCY.

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

Respiratory Protection:AVOID BREATHING MISTS OR VAPORS OF THIS 
    PRODUCT.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES-PROTECTIVE CUFF OR GAUNTLET TYPE
    PREFERRED.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FOR CONTINUED OR SEVERE EXPOSURE WEAR A FACE
    SHIELD OVER THE GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 7.5 (100%).

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:>100.C, 212.F
Spec Gravity:0.993
pH:7.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, BLUE LIQUID; SWEET ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DO NOT MIX WITH ANYTHING BUT WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
    HANDLING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR
    RESTRICTIONS ON DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL WASTE.

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