SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- T9250 THYMIDINE -- 6550-00F054098
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:T9250 THYMIDINE MSDS Date:05/19/1997 FSC:6550 NIIN:00F054098 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:SAINT LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178-5000 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 CAGE:21076 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Phone:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:THYMIDINE CAS:50-89-5 RTECS #:XP2071000 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY AFFECT EMBRYO/FETUS. POSSIBLE MUTAGEN. POSSIBLE RISK OF IRREVERSIBLE EFFECTS. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTEN TION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MAT ERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:368.6-372F Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTER BURNER & SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. 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.