MALLINCKRODT INC -- SODIUM CHLORATE  -- 6810-00N068992
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CHLORATE
MSDS Date:08/08/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N068992
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:CHLORIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM CHLORATE)
CAS:7775-09-9
RTECS #:FO0525000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:MAY CAUSE IRRIT TO RESP TRACT;
    SYMPS MAY INCL SORE THROAT, COUGHING, HDCH & DIZZ. INGEST:MAY CAUSE
    NAUS, VOMIT, DIARR, ABDOM PAIN, HEMOLYSIS, METHEMOGLOBINEMIA,
    CYANOSIS, ANURIA, COMA & CONVULS.  MAY CAUSE LIVER & KIDNEY DMG.
    DEATH MAY OCCUR FROM RENAL FAILURE, GENERALLY IN FOUR DAYS.
    ESTIMATED(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: LETHAL DOSE FROM 15-30 GRAMS. SKIN:
    MAY CAUSE IRRIT, REDNESS AND PAIN. SOLUTIONS TEND TO BE MORE
    IRRITATING. EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRIT, REDNESS & PAIN. CHRONIC: RPTD
    INGESTION OF SMALL AMOUNTS MA Y CAUSE LOSS OF APPETITE & WEIGHT
    LOSS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATTN FOR ANY BRTHG
    DFCLTY. INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT IMMED BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER &
    STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON
    PERS. CALL M D IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE ANY CONTAMD CLTHG.WIPE OFF EXCESS
    FROM SKIN. WASH SKIN W/SOAP & WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINS. GET MED
    ATTN IF IRRIT DEVELS/PERSISTS. EYE: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST(SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP EXPOSED CNTNRS
    COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP.
    NOT COMBUST, BUT SUBSTANCE IS STRONG OXIDIZER & ITS HEAT OF RXN
    W/REDUCING AGENTS/COMBUST MAY CAUSE(SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES MAY
    CAUSE EXTREMELY VIOLENT COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA OF LEAK/SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERS MAY REQ
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP PROT FROM DUST. MAY REACT W/PAPER/OTHER ORG
    MATL. SWEEP UP & CNTNRIZE FOR RECLAMATION/DISP. WET SWEEPING MAY BE
    USED TO AVOID DUST	DISPERSAL. USE WATER TO DISSOLVE &
    REMOVE(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLSD CNTNR, STORED IN
    COOL, DRY, VENT AREA. PROT AGAINST PHYSICAL DMG. ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMP SUBSTANCES. SEPARATE FROM COMBUST,(SUPDAT)
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST IS
    APPARENT, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN.
    FOR EMERGENCIES, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH CAPTURES THE CONTAM AT ITS
    SOURCE IS RECOMM TO PVNT DISPERSION OF CONTAM INTO WORKROOM AIR.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA. WEAR BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUB IN WATER: 100G/100ML WATER @ 203C(683F). FIRE FIGHT PROC: IGNIT.
    WHEN HEATED, IT RELEASES OXYGEN WHICH INCREASES COMBUSTION. SPILL
    PROC:& REMOVE FROM PAPER/WOOD PRODS. HNDLG/STOR:ORG/OTHER READI LY
    OXIDIZABLE MATLS. FIRST AID PROC: 15MIN. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS,
    GET MED ATTN.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:478F,248C
Spec Gravity:2.5
Solubility in Water:SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, ORGANIC MATTER AND OTHER OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE &
    STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORINE & SODIUM
    OXIDE WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO A RCRA APPROVED WASTE DISP FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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