FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO;CHEMICAL MFG DIV -- AMMONIUM PERSULFATE  -- 6810-00-234-8360
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM PERSULFATE
MSDS Date:12/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8360
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO;CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1-REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
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:AMMONIUM PEROXYDISULFATE
CAS:7727-54-0
RTECS #:SE0350000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
Other REC Limits:2MG/CUM AS S*2O*8
ACGIH TLV:5MG/CUM AS S*2O*8

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 820 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:IRRITATION, ASTHMA,
    PULMONARY EDEMA. SKIN:IRRITANT/SENSITIZER, BURNS, DERMATITIS. EYES:
    IRRITATION. INGESTION:IRRITATION OF G.I.TRACT. CHRONIC:
    CONJUNCTIVITIS, ASTHMA, DERMATITIS, SEN SITIZATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CHEST PAIN, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST,
    COUGHING. EYES: REDNESS, BURNING SENSATION, TEARING. SKIN: REDNESS,
    ITCHING, BURNS, RASH. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, STOMACH PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN AND REPIRATORY
    CONDITIONS MAY BE AGGRAVATED.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, CALL DOCTOR. SKIN:WASH
    IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: GIVE 2
    TO 4 GLASS ES OF WATER, SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN CASE OF FIRE
    IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER. RELEASES OXYGEN WHEN HEATED.
    MODERATE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. USE REASONABLE CARE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION. KEEP
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AWAY. SHOVEL AND COLLECT IN DRY CONTAINER,FOR
    PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AND DRY AREA. KEEP AWAY
    FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA IN AN
    ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, RUBBER BLEND
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT
    BREATHE DUST/MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED BY DGSC-SLM:SEPT 18,1987.

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:248F,120C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:478F,248C
Spec Gravity:1.9
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT TO COLORLESS SOLID OR WHITE CRYSTALS,
    ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINIUM AND WATER,PERCHLORIC ACID,CHLORATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT,FINELY DIVIDED METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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