MALLINCKRODT -- PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID  -- 6810-00N045503
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N045503
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:ZA916
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL, INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
Box:M
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043
Country:US
Phone:314-770-7800
CAGE:ZA916
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:PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID. (PEL GIVEN FOR SOLUBLE TUNGSTEN
    COMPOUNDS, TLV GIVEN FOR INSOLUBLE COMPOUNDS.)
CAS:12067-99-1
RTECS #:TH5650000
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3;3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3;10 STEL

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 3300 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:INHALATION OF DUST MAY
    CAUSE MILD, ACIDIC, IRRITANT ACTION WHICH CAN BE RELIEVED BY
    COUGING OR SNEEZING. INGEST:PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID IS NOT ESPECIALLY
    TOXIC BUT IT CAN ACT AS IRRITANT TO G ASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
    ABDOMINAL PAIN, VOMITING OR DIARRHEA MAY FOLLOW LARGE INGESTIONS.
    SKIN CONTACT: (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SOLUTIONS ARE
    POSSIBLY CORROSIVE. EYE CONTACT:ACIDIC IRRITANT, POSSIBLY ALSO
    ABRASIVE. CHRONIC:NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGEST:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK
    TO DILUTE. IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.
    SKIN:WASH E XPOSED AREA W/SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICALADVICE IF
    IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
    HAZARD. PRODUCT IS STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER SPILL W/SODIUM BICARBONATE/SODA ASH &
    MIX. SWEEP, SCOOP/PICK UP SPILLED MATL. TRANSFER CARBONATE MIXT TO
    BEAKER OF WATER. LET STAND FOR SHORT TIME TO COMPLETE NEUT. POUR
    INTO DRAIN W/ PLENTY OF  WATER. FLUSH AREA W/DILUTE SODA ASH SOLN &
    (SUPDAT
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:WARNING! CAUSES IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES,
    SKIN & CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST
    RESP W/CHEM GOGGS MAY BE WORN, IN GEN, UP TO 10 TIMES THE TLV.
    CONSULT RESP SUPPLIER FOR LIMITATIONS. ALTERNATIVELY, NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD SUPPLIED AIR FULL  FACEPIECE RESP/AIRLINED HOOD (SUPDAT)
Ventilation:SYS OF LOC EXHST &/OR GEN EXHST IS REC TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
    EXPOS BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOS LIMS. LOC EXHST VENT IS (SUPP DATA)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. MAINTAIN
    EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. CONTACT LENSES
    SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:192F,89C FOR 24 H2O HYDRATE. SPILL PROC: DISCARD TO SEWER. RESP
    PROT:MAY BE WORN. VENT:GENERALLY PREFERRED BECAUSE IT CAN CONTROL
    EMISSIONS OF CONTAM AT ITS SOURCE, PREVENTING DISPERSION OF IT INTO
     GEN WORK AREA. PLEASE REFER TO ACGIH DOCUMENT, "INDUS VENT, MANUAL
    OF REC PRACTICES", MOST RECENT EDITION, FOR DETAILS

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

HCC:T6
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Solubility in Water:200 G/100 G WATER
Appearance and Odor:SMALL, COLORLESS TO GRAY OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW-GREEN
    CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMLIANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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