FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- 20865-S608-500 SODIUM ACETATE  -- 6810-00F049215
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:20865-S608-500 SODIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:04/04/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F049215
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
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:ACETIC ACID, SODIUM SALT TRIHYDRATE, 99+%, A.C.S. REAGENT
CAS:126-96-5
RTECS #:AJ4375000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE & SKIN IRRITANT. MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY & DIGESTIVE TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE & SKIN IRRITANT. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY &
    DIGESTIVE TRACT IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: IF CONSICOUS &
    ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR IMMEDIATEL Y. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. OBTAINMEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:SMALL: WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO/CHEMICAL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN
    PRESSURE-DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED & FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 1,124.60F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
    VACUUM/SWEEP UP MATERIAL & PLACE INTO A SUITABLE DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP FROM
    CONTACT W/OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR PURIFYING
    DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL
    AIRBORNE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 8.9 (0.1M SOLUTION).

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:253F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:136F
Spec Gravity:1.45
pH:(SUPP)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID W/NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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