Date 2/1/98
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
Indo-Phax Tablets

SECTION 1 - Identification
Product Name    INDO-PHAX Tablets                           Manufacturer's Name       Applied Research Institute  
Chemical Name    Mixture of Boric Acid,                         Manufacturer's Address    3 N Simm Lane                 
Copper Sulphate, and Dichloroquinone  Chloromide   
     Newtown, CT 06470                                                   
                                                                     
                  Telephone Number  203-270-7692                            

SECTION 2 - Hazard Rating                                                                                                     
Hazard Classification:          Health              X                Flammability                            Reactivity                      
Composition:   Component                                                            Case  No.                      
H3BO3                                     
                                                      134-60-50-9                     
C6H2CL3NO                          
                                                      101-38-2                           
CuSO4                                       
                                                   7758-98-7                    
                                                  
                                                                                                 
                                                 
                                                                                          

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

SECTION 4 - Fire or explosion Data           Flash Point ( F)   NONE
                       Autoignition Temperature      ( F)                  N/A         
                       LEL (%)         N/A                 UEL (%)      N/A                   
Extinguishing Media      Foam, CO2,  Dry Chemical,   Water Spray                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                                             
Special Firefighting Procedure  Wear self contained breathing apparatus                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                             
Unusual Fire or Explosion Protection Thermal Decomposition Results in Emission of Toxic Fumes                          

SECTION 5 - Health Data
TLV        None Established                 Criterion     Toxicity of C6H2CL3N0                                                            
Effects of Overexposure Contact causes irritation of Skin, Eyes, and Mucous Membrane.  Dust irritating to Nasal     Passages.  Probably toxic by ingestion.                                                                                                                      

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

Irritant:     Skin                                Eye                                    Inhalation                         

SECTION 6 - Reacitivity
Stable               X            Unstable                         Conditions to Avoid           None                                              
Incompatibly          NONE                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                              
Hazardous Decomposition Products     CO,  Clorine Compounds, Nitrogen Compounds                                         
                                                                                                                                                                              

Hazardous Polymerization:   No   X         Yes               Conditions to Avoid                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                              
Corrosive:  No            Yes             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             Yes   X        Type   Dust Respirator May be Required if Conditions warrant.   
        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 Chemical Chemical Penetration   Other                                                                                  
        Eye Protection   Chemical Goggles                                                                                                                         

SECTION 9 - Special Precautions
Handling & Storage    Keep Container Closed When not in use.  Store in Cool Place,  Wash thoroughly after         
Handling                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                             
DOT Hazard Label Required:  No    X       Yes            Specify                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                              
Other Precautions                                                                                                                                .                   

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