AMERICAN HOECHST CORP. -- GS GUM SOLUTION  -- 6850-00D000038
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GS GUM SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D000038
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMERICAN HOECHST CORP.
Emergency Phone Num:201-685-3230
CAGE:2V751
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMERICAN HOECHST CORPORATION
Address:ROUTE 202-206 NORTH
Box:3700
City:SOMERVILLE
State:NJ
ZIP:08876
Country:US
Phone:201-231-2244
CAGE:2V751
Company Name:HOECHST CELANESE CORP PRINTING PRODUCTS DIV
Address:3070 U S HWY 22 W
Box:3700
City:SOMERVILLE
State:NJ
ZIP:08870
Country:US
Phone:908-231-3829
CAGE:02687

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

Ingred Name:INERT INGREDIENTS(TYPES NOT SPECIFIED)
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATION NONE TO MILD.SKIN:IRRITATION
    NONE TO MILD.INGESTION:TOXICITY,NONTOXIC(NOT FOR INTRUL

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W/WATER. EYES:WASH W/WATER.INGEST:MATERIAL IS
    NONTOXIC.SHOULD NOT BE INGESTED.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SPREAD ADSORBENT SAND AND CLAY.MOP UP W/WARM
    WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE IN ORGINAL
    CONTAINER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM CONTAINS NO FLAMMABLE OR TOXIC CHEMICALS.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F.
Vapor Density:>1.0
Spec Gravity:1.072.
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:<1.0,ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:60

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2 AND/OR CO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASH INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA WITH AMPLE
    AMTS. OF WATER.

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