SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- S8753 STRYCHNINE HYDROCHLORIDE  -- 6550-00F054112
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:S8753 STRYCHNINE HYDROCHLORIDE
MSDS Date:05/19/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F054112
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:STRYCHNINE HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS:1421-86-9
RTECS #:WL2430000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE EYE/SKIN IRRITATION. MAY
    AFFECT CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. HIGHLY TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL  ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
    FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS  COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
    GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROTECTION.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIALS TO AVOID CONT'D: BORAX, GOLD CHLORIDES & PIPERAZINE.

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES/ALKALI CARBONATES &
    BICARBONATES/BENZOATES/DICHROMATES/BROMIDES/IODIDES/TANNIC/PICRIC
    ACIDS/SALICYLATES (SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
    & SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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