Date 1/1/98
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
Buf-Fax Tablets

SECTION 1 - Identification
Product Name    BUF-FAX Tablets                                Manufacturer's Name       Applied Research Institute  
Chemical Name    Mixture of Sodium Cloride                  Manufacturer's Address    3 N Simm Lane           
Sodium Carbonate, Sodium BiCarbonate,                        Newtown, CT 06470                              
  Lithium Benzoate                                                           Telephone Number 203-270-7692                         

SECTION 2 - Hazard Rating                                                                                                      Corrosive     
Hazard Classification:          Health                                   Flammability                            Reactivity                      
Composition:   Component                                                            Case  No.                      
Na C1                                                                                                 7647-15-5                  
Na HCO3                                                                                            497-19-8                  
Na2CO3                                                                                              144-55-8              
Li C6H5                                                                                                 553-54-8                  
                                                                                                                                            

SECTION 3 - Physical Properties
Appearance and Odor     White Tablet                                                                                                    Soluble
Boiling Point ( F)                 Specific Gravity (Water = 1)               Solubility in Water                                          
Vapor Pressure (mmHg)              Vapor Density (Air = 1)               Evaporation Rate (= 1)                                 
Reacts if Exposed to:    Light             Air              Heat             Water              Strong Oxidizer     X                    

SECTION 4 - Fire or explosion Data           Flash Point ( F)              
                       Autoignition Temperature      ( F)                                 
                       LEL (%)                                UEL (%)                         
Extinguishing Media      Foam, CO2,  Dry Powder                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                             
Special Firefighting Procedure  Wear self contained breathing apparatus                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                             
Unusual Fire or Explosion Protection None Indicated                                                                                              

SECTION 5 - Health Data
TLV        None Established                 Criterion                                                                                                       
Effects of Overexposure No Toxic effects indicated.  May cause irritation on prolonged contact                             .                                                                                                                                                                                 

Emergency and First Aid Procedures
            Ingestion Get medical assistance                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                             
            Inhalation   Remove to fresh air.  Get medical assistance                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                              
            Skin    Wash with soap and water.     Get medical assistance                                                                       
            Eye     Flush thoroughly with water.  Get medical assistance                                                                         

Irritant:     Skin                                Eye                                    Inhalation                         

SECTION 6 - Reactivity
Stable               X            Unstable                         Conditions to Avoid           None                                              
Incompatibly                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                                              
Hazardous Decomposition Products     CO,  Phosphorous Compound                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                              
Hazardous Polymerization:   No   X         Yes               Conditions to Avoid                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                              
Corrosive:  No            Yes     X    Materials                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                              

SECTION 7 - Spills and Leaks
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled   Take up & Containerize for Proper Disposal                   
Waste or Disposal Precautions To be Performed in compliance with all Current Local, State and Federal Regulations
                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                                

SECTION 8 - Special Protection
Respirators: No    X      Yes            Type   Dust Mask                                                                                                   
Ventilation: Use the guidelines recommended by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
in the current edition of "Industrial Ventilation", considering the TLV, Lower Explosive (Flammable) Limit 
& conditions under which this product is used.
Gloves   Resistant to Chemicals                       Other                                                                                                   
Eye Protection   Chemical Goggles                                                                                                                              

SECTION 9 - Special Precautions
Handling & Storage    Keep Container Closed.  Store in Cool,   Dry Place, Well Ventilated.                                   
                                                                                                                                                                             
DOT Hazard Label Required:  No    X       Yes            Specify                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                              
Other Precautions      NONE                                                                                                             .                   

This MSDS was provided by Applied Research Institute, Newtown, CT.  Applied Research Products Ltd. is not responsible for any errors or omissions.