MALLINCRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV. -- SODIUM PERBORATE  -- 6810-00-241-1105
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM PERBORATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1105
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV.
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:KO188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:1BF21
Company Name:MALLINCRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV.
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:KO188
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
CAGE:3D869

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM PERBORATE TETRAHYDRATE
CAS:10486-00-7
RTECS #:ED4800000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS  1200 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MATERIAL IS CAUSTIC TO BODY TISSUES
    CAUSING SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. TOXIC.	CHRONIC:PROLONGED
    ABSORPTION MAY CAUSE ANOREXIA, WEIGHT LOSS, VOMITING, CONVULSIONS,
    ANEMIA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC,
    OR OSHA
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRITATION, BURNS.	SKIN:IRRITATION, BURNS.
     INHALED:CAUSTIC TO RESPIRATORY TRACT, CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. MAY
    ALSO BE ABSORBED  CAUSING SAME SYMPTOMS AS INGESTED.
    INGESTED:TOXIC. CAUSTIC IRRITATI ON, BURNS TO MOUTH & G/I TRACT.
    NAUSEA,VOMITING, WEAKNESS, HEADACHE. BLEEDING OF STOMACH &
    INTESTINES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PEOPLE WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS
    OF THE SKIN, EYE, LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, SEE A DOCTOR.  EYE:FLUSH
    W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE TO
    FRES H AIR. AID/RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY. INGESTED:DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER TO DILUTE &
    GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

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

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT COMBUSTIBLE BUT IS A STRONG OXIDIZER.
    HEAT OF REACTION  W/REDUCING AGENTS OR COMBUSTIBLES MAY CAUSE
    IGNITION. IT CAN INCREASE FLAMMABILITY OF COMBUSIBLES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. PICK UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAIMATION
    OR DISPOSAL. USE METHOD THAT DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEATOR
    IGNITION. AVOID HIGH HUMIDITY & TEMP OVER 90F.
Other Precautions:STORE SEPARATELY FROM REACTIVE OR COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIAL AND AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST IS APPARENT, USE A
    DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR. FOR EMERGENCIES USE A SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO CAPTURE CONTAMINENT AT ITS SOURCE TO
    PREVENT DISPERSION IN THE WORKROOM AIR.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,PLUS
    IMPERVIOUS WORK CLOTHING INCLUDING BOOTS & LAB COAT OR COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ?	HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
    OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY2:KT

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:248F,120C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:135F,57C
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE, 40 PTS H2O
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALINE GRANULES, ODORLESSE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DECOMPOSES IN MOIST OR WARM CONDITIONS. DECOMPOSES ABOVE 60C.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSES GIVING OFF OXYGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT POLYMERIZE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM IF POSSIBLE AND DISPOSE OF IN A RCRA
    APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.	ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS

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