J T BAKER INC -- 3902, SODIUM SULFATE  -- 6810-00N028942
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3902, SODIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:08/14/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N028942
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFATE (2:1)
CAS:7757-82-6
RTECS #:WE1650000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL MOUSE)5989 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES
    MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTIONAL
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST:IF SWALLOWED AND PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MD ATTENTION. INHAL:IF PERSON BREATHES
    LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. GET MD ATTENTION. EYE:
    IMMEDIA TELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    GET MD ATTENTION. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE
    SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC GASES PRODUCED:SULFER DIOXIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. MATERIAL IS HYGROSCOPIC.
Other Precautions:DURING USE AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING.
    WHEN NOT IN USE, KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1623F,884C
Spec Gravity:2.68 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, WHITE POWDER OR CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SOX

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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