SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- B3876 BICINE -- 6550-00F054126
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:B3876 BICINE MSDS Date:05/19/1997 FSC:6550 NIIN:00F054126 === 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:BICINE CAS:150-25-4 RTECS #:MB9700000 ===================== 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 HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSC IOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, 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 I S COMPLETE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID INHALATION. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH. Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:374F Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION: CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER, IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.