MALLINKRODT-BAKER -- 3891 SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS -- 6810-00-234-8377
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:3891 SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS MSDS Date:03/05/1997 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-234-8377 === Responsible Party === Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865-2219 Country:US Info Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-582-2537 Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) Preparer's Name:NOT KNOWN CAGE:EO303 === Contractor Identification === 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 Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY) Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE Box:NONE City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865-2219 Country:US Phone:800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151 CAGE:EO303 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFATE DECAHYDRATE (GLAUBER'S SALT) CAS:7757-82-6 RTECS #:WE1650000 Fraction by Wt: 90-100% Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO INFO FOUND Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:NOT EXPECTED TO BE HEALTH HAZ.INGEST:MILDLY TOXIC BY INGEST.SLOWLY ABSORBED FROM ALIMENTARY TRACT.BECAUSE OF OSMOTIC ACTIVITY,IT WILL DRAW WATER INTO LUMEN OF BOWEL & MAY CAUSE PURGING,FLUID LOS S,BLOOD IN STOOLS,FALL OF BLOOD PRESSURE,HI SODIUM LEVELS IN BLOOD.SKIN:NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED.EYE:NO ADVERSE(SUPP) Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGEN:NO. Effects of Overexposure:MILDLY TOXIC BY INGEST, SLOWLY ABSORBED FROM ALIMENTARY TRACT, PURGING,FLUSID LOSS, BLOOD IN STOOLS, FALL OF BLOOD PRESSURE,HIGH SODIUM LEVELS IN BLOOD, DUST MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRIT. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHAL:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE 1STAID MEASURES.INGEST:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK TO DILUTE.IF LG AMTS SWALLOWED GET MED ADVICE.SKIN:WASH EXPO AREA W/SOAP/WATER.GET MED ADVICE IF IRRIT DVLPS .EYE:WASH THOROUGHLY W/RUNNING WATER.GET MED ADVICE IF IRRIT DVLPS. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NP Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NP Lower Limits:NP Upper Limits:NP Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & BREATHING EQPMT APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE FIRE HAZ/EXPLO HAZ BUT VILENT EXPLOSIONS OCCUR WHEN POTASSIUM SULFATE & SODIUM SULFATE ARE MELTED W/ALUMINUM. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL.WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQPMT AS SPECIFIED IN MSDS.SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLSD CNTNR,STORE IN COOL DRY VENTI AREA.PROTECT AGAINST PHYS DMG.ISOLATE FRM INCOMPAT SUBSTANCES. Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE:ORANGE(GENERAL STORAGE).CNTNRS OF THIS MATL MAY BE HAZ WHEN EMPTY SINCE THEY RETAIN PROD RESIDUES(DUST,SOLIDS);OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS LISTED FOR PROD. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPO TO DUST/MIST IS APPARENT A HALF-FACE DUST/MIST RESP MAY BE WORN.FOR EMERG/INSTANCES WHERE EXPO LEVELS NOT KNOWN USE FULL-FACE +PRESSURE AIR SUPPLED RESP.WARNING:AIR-PU RIF RESP DONT PROTECT IN OXY-DEF ATMS. Ventilation:IN GEN DILUTION VENTI IS AF HELATH HAZ CNTRL FOR THIS SUBST.HOWEVER IF CONDITIONS OF USE CREATE DISCOMFT TO WORKER(SUPP) Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WORK AREA. Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Supplemental Safety and Health HEALTH:EFFECTS EXPECTED BUT DUST MAY CAUSE MECH IRRIT.CHRONIC EXPO:NO INFO FOUND. VENTI:LOC EXHAU SYS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED. DISPO:& APPROV WSTE DISPO FACILITY.PROCESSING/USE/CONTAM OF PROD MAY CHANGE WASTE MNGMT OPTS.STATE/LOC DISPO REGS MAY DIFFER FRM FED DISPO REGS.DISPO OF CNTNR/UNUSED CONTENTS IAW FED/STATE/LOC REQ ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NO INFO Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1551F,844C Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP Vapor Pres:NO INFO Vapor Density:NO INFO Spec Gravity:NP pH:NO INF Viscosity:NP Evaporation Rate & Reference:NO INFO Solubility in Water:IN 3.6 PARTS H2O Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE CRYSTALLINE GRANULES, ODORLESS Percent Volatiles by Volume:0 Corrosion Rate:NP ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES IN COMBINATION W/SODIUM SULFATE,ALUMINUM & MAGNESIUM WILL EXPLODE @800C(1472F);STRONG MINERAL ACIDS & BASES. Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF STORAGE.AIR,MOISTURE,INCOMPATIBLES. Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR & SODIUM MAY FORM WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:NO SARA/RCRA CHEM.WHEN RELEASED INTO SOIL MATL EXPECTED TO LEACH INTO GROUNDH2O.NOT EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY BIOACCUMULATE & NOT EXPECTED TO BE TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE.WHATEVER CANT BE SAVED FOR RECOVE RY/RECYCLE SHOULD BE MANAGED IN APPROPRIATE(SUPPL) Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.