MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY) -- FERROUS AMMONIUM SULFATE,6-HYDRATE,2054,I 77  -- 6810-00-275-8143
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERROUS AMMONIUM SULFATE,6-HYDRATE,2054,I 77
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8143
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:EO303
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:NONE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151
CAGE:EO303

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FERROUS AMMONIUM SULFATE
CAS:7783-85-9
RTECS #:BR6500000
Fraction by Wt: 90- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG FE/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG FE/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 3250 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- INHALE:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. EYE/SKIN:CAUSES IRRITATION. ORAL:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
    CHRONIC- NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, PAIN, TEARING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH
    WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    ORAL:IF CONSCI OUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. CALL
    APHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE FLUID OR
    INDUCE VOMITING IF PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR HAS CONVULSIONS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OR STAY UPWIND AND AVOID BREATHING
    HAZARDOUS VAPORS. MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY FROM FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
    WITH CLEAN, DRY SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER, IN
    A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM LIGHT & SULFURIC ACID. KEEP
    AWAY FROM FOOD AND FEED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. PROTECT CONTAINER AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT INGEST. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN. STORAGE COLO R CODE: ORANGE (GENERAL STORAGE)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE INADEQUATE TO
    CONTROL DUST CONCENTRATIONS TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL, A
    NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP DUST
    LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:LATEX OR RUBBER RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST RESISTANT GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES REQUIRE THAT
    GROSS AMOUNT OF ANY CHEMICAL BE REMOVED FROM THE SKIN AS SOON AS
    PRACTICAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V7
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:1.86
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT BLUE-GREEN SOLID; ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SULFURIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, OXIDES OF NITROGEN,
    AMMONIA

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.
    ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT
    CONTAMINATE ENVI RONMENT.

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