ICN BIOMEDICALS -- DECABORANE, 150784  -- 6810-00N055287
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DECABORANE, 150784
MSDS Date:01/07/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N055287
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICALS
Address:1263 S. CHILLICOTHE RD
City:AURORA
State:OH
ZIP:44202
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-562-1500
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:RL
CAGE:IO030
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ICN BIOCHEMICALS
Address:4911 COMMERCE PARKWAY
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128
Country:US
Phone:216-831-3000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:30060
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICALS INC
Box:28050
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128-0250
Country:US
Phone:216-831-3000
CAGE:IO030

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

Ingred Name:DECABORANE(14); (DECABORANE) (DECABORON TETRADECAHYDRIDE) 
    (SARA III)
CAS:17702-41-9
RTECS #:HD1400000
OSHA PEL:S, 0.05PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.05PPM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):64 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:POISON BY INHALATION, INGESTION, SKIN
    CONTACT AND INTRAPERITONEAL ROUTES. MODERATE TO SEVERE ERYTHEMA
    (REDNESS) AND MODERATE EDEMA (RAISED SKIN). REMARKS:POISON.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG, RINSE LIBERALLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
    FOR A CONSIDERABLE PERIOD. CALL MD. INGEST:RINSE MOUTH SEVERAL
    TIMES WITH WATER, DO NOT SWALLOW. CALL MD OR TAKE PATIENT TO A
    HOSPITAL. EY ES:RINSE LIBERALLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    CALL MD OR TAKE PATIENT TO A HOSPITAL. INHAL:TAKE PATIENT INTO
    FRESH AIR & ALLOW TO REST. CALL MD OR TAKE PATIENT TO A HOSPITAL.

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

Flash Point:NOT AVAILABLE
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MIXTURE IN AIR EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB THE LIQUID IN DRY SAND, DIATONITE,
    VERMICULITE, ETC., SHOVEL THE MIXTURE INTO PLASTIC BAGS AND REMOVE
    TO THE CENTRAL DEPOT FOR CHEMICAL WASTE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, MASK, GOGGLES AND
    USE A HOOD. STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:SWEEP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:0.94 @ SOLID/0.78 @ LIQ. MATLS TO AVOID:TETRACHLORIDE) DMSO.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:210F,99C
Vapor Pres:19MM@100C
Spec Gravity:(SUPP DATA)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALLINE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
IGNITES IN O*2 @ 100C. FORMS IMPACT-INTENSIVE EXPLO MIX W/ETHERS (EG.
    DIOXANE) & HALOCARBONS (EG. CARBON (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF BO*X.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LANDFILL AS COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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