Marcus studied the SDS, which he recognized as a "high quality" specialized oxygen scavenger designed for boiler water treatment. It was a concentrated cocktail, containing Potassium Hydroxide (5–10%) and Sodium Sulfite (5–10%). The SDS warned in bold letters:
Handlers must wear chemical-resistant splash goggles, full-face shields, protective aprons, and neoprene or nitrile gloves. nalco maxitreat 22045 sds extra quality