GFS CHEMICALS INC -- SODIUM META-PERIODATE, 93  -- 6810-00N064402
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM META-PERIODATE, 93
MSDS Date:01/20/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N064402
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-881-5501
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:L M
CAGE:0TNM0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Address:3041 HOME RD
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Phone:740-881-5501;FAX:5989
CAGE:0TNM0

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

Ingred Name:PERIODIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM META-PERIODATE)
    (NAIO*4)
CAS:7790-28-5
RTECS #:SD4550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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:ACUTE: IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. IF SWALLOWED, WILL CAUSE UPSET STOMACH WITH PAIN,
    POSSIBLY VOMITING. CHRONIC: KIDNEY OR LIVER PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. EYES: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE MD.
    INGESTION: GIVE WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION : REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) .

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION WITH
    COMBUSTIBLES. AVOID INHALATION OF FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP SPILL. WASH AREA WELL WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO AVOID INHALATION OF DUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spec Gravity:3.86
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, WITH SLIGHT CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL TO SANITARY DRAIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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