Date 9/1/97
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

RED READER  (Glymol)

SECTION 1 - Identification
Product Name    Red Reader                                         Manufacturer's Name       Columbus Chemical Ind. Inc.
Chemical Name    Glymol                                               Manufacturer's Address    N4335 Temkin Rd              
                                                                                   Columbus, WI   53925                                                
                                                                                        Telephone Number 414 623-2140                                

SECTION 2 - Hazardous Ingreadients/Identity Information
Hazardour Components (Specific Chemical identity: Common Names OSHA PEL  ACGIH TLV
Mineral Oil                 CAS #8042-47-5                                                 N/A             5.0 mg/m3
            (Petroleum Hydrocarbon)
Red Reader Dye (Solvent Red 24)  CAS #95-83-6                                N/A                 N/A
            (Bisazo Dye)

SECTION 3 - Physical Properties
Appearance and Odor     Red Solution                                                                                                                
Boiling Point ( F)                Specific Gravity N/A                            Solubility in Water Negligible                         
Vapor Pressure (mmHg)    N/A      Vapor Density (Air = 1) N/A          Evaporation Rate N/A                                

SECTION 4 - Fire or explosion Data           Flash Point ( C)    124 deg  (TCC)  
                      LEL (%)    .9       UEL (%)  6.0
Extinguishing Media   Carbon Dioxide , chemical foam                                                                                          
Special Firefighting Procedure  Wear self contained breathing apparatus                                                                        
Unusual Fire or Explosion Protection; none

SECTION 5 - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry             Inhalation?                 Skin?                     Ingestion?
                                               X                                                         X
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)
High oral toxicity,  Irritant to eyes,  Minimal effect on skin.
Carcinogenicity            NTP?                 Larc Monographs?                     OSHA Regulated?
                                      no                         no                                                     no
Signs and Symptons of Exposure
  Irritant

Emergency and First Aid Procedures
            Ingestion Do not induce vomiting.  If conscious, cautiously give warm water, then mineral oil                       
            followed by hot coffee or strong tea.                                                                                                          
            Inhalation   Remove to fresh air.  If not breathing give artificial respiration.  If breathing is difficult                 
            give oxygen.                                                                                                                                              
            Skin    Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.                                                   
            Eye     Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.   Get medical help.                     

Irritant:     Skin    Primary                Eye  Primary                  Inhalation    primary   

SECTION 6 - Reactivity
Stable               X            Unstable                         Conditions to Avoid   Open flame, Heat                                   
Incompatibly     Strong oxidizers                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                              
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon Dioxide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and asphyxiants                
Hazardous Polymerization:   No   X         Yes               Conditions to Avoid    N/A                                                       

SECTION 7 - Spills and Leaks
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled   Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full             
protective clothing.  Shut off ignition sources.  No flares, smoking, or flames in area.  Stop leak if you can do             
so without risk.  Use water spray to reduce vapors.  Take up with sand or other non-combustible absorbent              
material and place into container for later disposal.  Flush area with water.                                                                 
Waste or Disposal Precautions Dispose in accordance with all Federal, State and Local environmental                       
regulations.                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                

SECTION 8 - Special Protection
Respirators: No          Yes   X     Type Cannister type approved for organic vapors                                                 
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   Poly vinyl alcohol                          Other                                                                                                   
Eye Protection    Goggles                                                                                                                                      

SECTION 9 - Special Precautions
Handling & Storage    Store in well ventilated cool location                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                             
DOT Hazard Label Required:  No              Yes    X     Specify    Flammable Liquid                                               
                                                                                                   Poison                                                                
Other Precautions  Avoid contact with vapor.  Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling this chemical.                   

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