WALKER FOODS INC -- VINEGAR,CIDER  -- 8950-01-079-3978
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:VINEGAR,CIDER
MSDS Date:07/01/1990
FSC:8950
NIIN:01-079-3978
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WALKER FOODS INC
Address:237 N MISSION RD
City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90033
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-268-5191
Emergency Phone Num:213-268-5191
CAGE:8T605
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WALKER FOODS INC
Address:237 N MISSION RD
Box:City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90033-2103
Country:US
Phone:213-268-5191
CAGE:8T605

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID (CERCLA)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: 4.0% MIN
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):3310 MG/KG. (SIGMA,HOAC)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    ACUTE- INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
    EYE IRRITATION AND PAIN. INGESTION MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
    IRRITAION AND DISCOMFORT.  CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
    IRRITATION

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
    SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER. ORAL:CALL PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. DO NOT RELEASE INTO SEWER,
    STREAM. DILUTE WITH WATER. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH. TRANSFER TO
    PROPER CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS AWAY FROM
    HEAT AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. PROTECT
    CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL
    CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ABOVE TLV, WEAR NIOSH
    APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR PLASTIC FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:USE APRON OR OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
    EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED NEARBY.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:244F,118C
Vapor Pres:11
Vapor Density:2.1
Spec Gravity:1.01
pH:2.2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:APPROPRIATE COLOR AND ODOR FOR TYPE OF VINEGAR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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