FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- SODIUM ACETATE ANHYDROUS  -- 6750-00-715-0744
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM ACETATE ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:05/28/1996
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-715-0744
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM ACETATE (ANHYDROUS SODIUM ACETATE;ACETIC ACID,SODIUM
    SALT,ANHYDROUS)
CAS:127-09-3
RTECS #:AJ4300010
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL,RAT:3530MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE EYE/SKIN IRRIT.MAY CAUSE
    RESP/DIGESTIVE TRACT IRRIT.EYE:MILD IRRIT.SKIN:IRRIT.INGEST:IRRIT
    OF DIGESTIVE TRACT.INHAL:NOT AVAILABLE.CHRONIC:PROL/REP SKIN
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRIT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NOT LISTED BY
    ACGIH,IARC,NIOSH,NTP,OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN IRRIT, RESP/DIGESTIVE TRACTS IRRIT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
    TARGET ORGANS:NONE.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS,LIFTING
    EYELIDS.GET MED AID.SKIN:GET MED AID.FLUSH W/PLENTY OF SOAP/WATER
    FOR @LEAST 15MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMIN CLOTH/SHOES.INGEST:IF
    CONSC/ALERT GIVE  2-4CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER.NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH IF UNCONSC.GET MED AID.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.NOT
    BREATH GIVE ART RESP;DIFF BREATH GIVE OXY.GET MED AID IF
    COUGH/OTHER SYMPTOMS APPEAR.

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

Flash Point:NOT AVAILABLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:607C
Lower Limits:N/AVAI
Upper Limits:N/AVAI
Extinguishing Media:SM FIRE:USE WATERSPRAY,DRY CHEM,CARBON DIOXIDE,CHEM
    FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA IN PRESSU-DEMAND
    MSHA/NIOSH(APPROV/EQUIVLT),FULL PROT GEAR.WEAR APPROP PROT
    CLOTH/SCBA TO PREVENT CONTACT W/EYE/SKIN & W/THERM DECOMPO PROD
    RESPECTIVL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST @SUFFICIENT CONCEN CAN FORM EXPLO
    MIXTURES W/AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTE EQPMT.VACUUM/SWEEP
    UP MATL & PLACE INTO SUITABLE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.AVOID GENERATING
    DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CAUTION!HYGROSCOPIC.USE W/ADEQUATE
    VENTI.STORE IN COOL DRY WELL-VENTI AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:CHEM READILY BIODEGRADABLE,NOT LIKELY TO
    BIOCONCENTRATE.CHEM HAS HIGH BIOLOGICAL OXY DEMAND,IS EXPECTED TO
    CAUSE SIGNIFICANT OXY DEPLETION IN AQUATIC SYSTES.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR PURIFYING DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GOOD VENTI SHOLD BE SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL AIRBORNE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAF GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECIVE CLOTHING TO
    PREVENT SKIN EXPO.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFT HDNLG.REMOVE CONTAMIN
    CLOTH/WASH BEF REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:7.5-9.2 OF 5% SOLN.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NP
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:615F,324C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/AVAI
Vapor Pres:N/AVAI
Vapor Density:N/AVAI
Spec Gravity:N/AVAI
pH:SUPPLE
Viscosity:N/AVAI
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/AVAI
Solubility in Water:1190G/L @20C
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS TO SLIGHTLY ACETIC
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.EXPLO MIXTURE MAY BE FORMED W/FLUORINE OR
    POTASSIUM NITRITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CAUTION! HYGROSCOPIC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, TOXIC
    FUMES OF SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPO OF IN MANNER CONSISTANT WITH LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.NOT RCRA/SARA CHEM.NOT LISTED AS MATL
    BANNED FORM LAND DISPOSAL ACCORDINT TO RCRA.

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