MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: ALTA Zonal Pro Gamma Plus Developer (concentrate)  MSDS No. A-223


I.  Basic Information
	Manufacturer:		ALTA Photographic, Inc.
	Address:		1421 International Drive
	City, State, Zip:	Bartlesville, OK 74006
	Emergency Contact:	CHEMTREC
	Emergency Phone:	800-424-9300

	Last Update:		09/25/2000
	Chemical State:	liquid
	Chemical Type:	mixture

II.  Ingredients
	CAS No.		Chemical Name
	123319		Hydroquinone		
		<5.0% range	EHSOSHA PEL = 2 mg/m3ACGIH TLV = 2 mg/m3
	1310583		Potassium hydroxide
	768154		Sodium metabisulfate
	112276		Triethylene glycol

III.  Hazardous Identification
	Acute

	Hazardous Identification Information:
		CAUTION - Irritant, moderate skin and eye
		MAY CAUSE SKIN or EYE IRRITATION

		Avoid contact with skin and clothing.  Avoid contact wit eyes.
		Wash thoroughly after handling.

IV.  First Aid Measures
	Route(s) of entry:
		Possible skin or eye 
	Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
		ACUTE - May cause irritation to eyes or skin.  CHRONIC - none	
	Signs and Symptoms:
		Eye or skin irritation or redness.
	Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
		None known.
	Emergency and First Aid Procedures:	
		in case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 min.
		in case of skin contact, immediately flush with water for at least 15 min.
			Remove contaminated clothing.
		in case of inhalation, remove to fresh air


MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: ALTA Zonal Pro Gamma Plus Developer (concentrate)


V.  Fire Fighting Measures
	Flash Point: NA	Lower Explosive Limit: NA		Upper Explosive Limit: NA
	Fire Extinguishing Media:	water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2)
	Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
		Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.  
		Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products.
	Hazardous Combustion Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, 
			oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, hydrogen bromide.
	Unusual Fire and Explosion:
		None known.

VI.  Accidental Release Measures
	Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
	Absorb spill with inert material (e.g.  dry sand or absorbant), 
			then place in suitable container.
	Flush residual spill with water.  
			For large spills, dike and/or neutralize for later disposal.
		Dispose of in accordance with local State, and Federal regulations.

VII.  Handling and Storage
	Precautions to be taken:
	Personal Precautionary Measures: Do not get in eyes, or skin, or on clothing.
	Use adequate ventilation.  Wash thoroughly after handling.

	Keep from contact with oxidizers.

	Keep container closed.  Keep away form incompatible substances.

	Other Precautions:
	Avoid prolonged contact with skin.

VIII.  Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
	Ventilation Requirements:
	Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used.
	Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to maintain 
			airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
	Personal Protective Equipment:
		Use safety goggles, rubber or neoprene gloves, and a plastic apron.

IX.  Physical and Chemical Properties
	Boiling Point: 212 F		Melting Point:  NA		Evaporation Rate: NA
	Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Approx 18		Vapor Density (AIR=1): 1
	Specific Gravity: 1.16700
	Solubility in Water: complete
	Appearance and Odor: clear pale yellow liquid, mild odor.
	Other Information:



MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: ALTA Zonal Pro Gamma Plus Developer (concentrate)


X.  Stability and Reactivity
	Stability: stable
	Incompatibility (Materials to be Avoided): strong acids
	Decomposition/ Byproducts:  carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, 
		oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur.
	Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.

XI.  Toxicological Information
	Contains hydroquinone.

XII.  Ecological Information
	NE

XIII.  Disposal Considerations
	Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Local, State or Federal laws.

XIV.  Transport Information
	DOT Classification:  non-hazardous
	IATA/ICAO Classification:  non-hazardous
	IMDG  Classification:  non-hazardous
	
XV.  Regulatory Information
	Materials Known to the State of California to cause cancer:	none
	Materials Known to the State of California to cause adverse effects: none

	Carcinogenicity Classification (components present at 0.1% or more)
	(IARC )International Agency for Research on Cancer: hydroquinone, 3
	(ACGIH) American Conference of Industrial Hygienists:  hydroquinone, A3
	(NTP) National Toxicology Program: none
	(OSHA) Occupational Safety & Health Administration:  none

	Hydroquinone is subject to the reporting requirements of:
		SARA Title III		
		SARA Section 313
		SARA 40 CFR part 372

XVI.  Other Information