FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- SODIUM ACETATE  -- 6810-00-264-5871
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:05/18/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-5871
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM ACETATE
CAS:126-96-5
RTECS #:AJ4375000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 3530 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION OF DUST WILL CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. DUSTS WILL IRRITATE EYES/SKIN.
    CHRONIC-INGESTION: MAY EFFECT FEMALE FERTILITY IF TAKEN DURING
    GESTATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP,
    OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    EYES: REDNESS,BURNING SENSATION. SKIN: ITCHING, REDNESS. INGESTION:
    ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE  KNOWN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF
    IRRITATION PERSIS TS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:IFVICTIM IS
    CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER, AND INDUCE
    VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1132F
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP OR VACUUM
    UP AND DISPOSE OF IN DOT-APPROVED WASTE CONTAINERS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT STORE
    NEAR ACIDS, OXIDIZERS, FLAMMABLES OR FOODS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
    WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. WEAR APPROPRIATE
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IF TLV/PEL OR OTHER ABNORMAL CODITIONS ARE
    PRESENT.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVC OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. FIRST
    AID AND MEDICAL TREATMENT SUPPLIES INCLUDING OXYGEN RESUSCITATORS.
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:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:615F/324C
Spec Gravity:1.528
pH:7.5-9
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO GREYISH WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS/POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, DIKETENE, FLUORINE, AND POTASSIUM NITRATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DISPERSION OF DUST IN THE ATMOSPHERE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
    ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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