MALLINCKRODT INC -- SODIUM OXALATE  -- 6810-00-198-9394
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM OXALATE
MSDS Date:10/09/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-198-9394
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Phone:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM OXALATE
CAS:62-76-0
RTECS #:KI1750000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-DUST IS CORROSIVE & CAN BE
    ABSORBED THROUGH LUNGS CAUSING NERVOUSNESS,CRAMPS,CNS
    DEPRESSION.INGESTION MAY CAUSE PAIN,VOMITING & REDUCTION OF
    CA.CALCIUM MAY BE DEPOSITED IN KIDNEYS & LIVER.MAY CA USE EYE
    IRRITATION,REDNESS,PAIN,BLURREDVISION & EYE DAMAGE.CORROSIVE TO
    SKIN.CHRONIC-CIRCULATORY FAILURE.
Effects of Overexposure:DUST IS CORROSIVE & CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH
    LUNGS CAUSING NERVOUSNESS, CRAMPS, CNS DEPRESSION. INGESTION MAY
    CAUSE PAIN, VOMITING & REDUCTION OF CALCIUM WHICH MAY BE DEPOSITED
    IN KIDNEYS & LIVER. MAY  CAUSE EYE IRRITATION, REDNESS, PAIN,
    BLURRED VISION & EYE DAMAGE. CORROSIVE TO SKIN CAUSING PAIN,
    IRRITATION & BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
    FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING.  SEE PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGEAMOUNT OF MILK
    OR WATER.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS.
    VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP
    IS COMPLETE. VACUUMING OR WET  SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST
    DISPERSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN A
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT
    GENERATE DUSTS OR FUMES. DO NOT BREATHE DUST OR FUMES. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING. FOR IND USTRIAL USE ONLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR WEAR NIOSH
    APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR WHEN AIR CONCENTRATION IS GREATER THAN THE
    TLV OR PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES/RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES WITH SIDE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT COVERALLS, HAT AND
    SHOES OR BOOTS, EYE WASH AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR
    SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE-3/13/80.

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

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Decomp Temp:=250.C, 482.F
Spec Gravity:2.34
Solubility in Water:3.7G/100G @ 68F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC AND IRRITATING FUMES WHEN
    HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO A RCRA APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE
    COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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