J.T. BAKER INC. -- SODIUM SULFIDE, 9-HYDRATE  -- 6810-00-234-8378
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFIDE, 9-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:03/31/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8378
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:HO785
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:202-483-7616
CAGE:HO785
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

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFIDE, NONAHYDRATE
CAS:1313-82-2
RTECS #:WE1910000
Minumum % Wt:90.
Maxumum % Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (INTERPERITONEAL-MOUSE) 53 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:ACUTE- CORROSIVE. INHALATION: SEVERE
    IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYE/SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION,
    BURNS. INGESTION:SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH.
    CHRONIC- DERMATITIS, CONJUNCTIVITIS , HEADACHE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, SORE THROAT.  EYES AND
    SKIN:IRRITATION, REDNESS & PAIN.  INGESTION: ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING. MAY CAUSE SUDDEN COLLAPSE & DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
    MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF
    NEEDED.  INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK MILK/WATER. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
    MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
    AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED+PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE.FOR MASSIVE FIRE,USE
    UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER.MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH
    AIR. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE
    AREA. DO NOT RELEASE INTO SOIL, SEWER, STREAM. STOP LEAK IF
    POSSIBLE. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL. FOR LARGE SPILLS,  DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE REFRIGERATED AT 2-8C,
    AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, SPARKS AND FLAMES IN A WELL
    VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY. FLAMMABLE,
    POISONOUS GASES MAY ACCUMULATE IN TANKS.  DO NOT BREATHE DUSTS.
    AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE OR SUPPLIED-AIR
    RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE AND OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR
    OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=173.9C, 345.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=50.C, 122.F
Spec Gravity:1.86
Solubility in Water:10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS, HYDROGEN SULFIDE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CARBON, DIAZONIUM CHLORIDE SALTS, ACIDS, ZINC, ALUMINUM, OXIDANTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES, EXCESSIVE HEAT, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR AND HYDROGEN
    GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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