ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- SODIUM DICYANAMIDE, 96%, 17832-2  -- 6810-00N037246
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM DICYANAMIDE, 96%, 17832-2
MSDS Date:02/10/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N037246
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM DICYANAMIDE
CAS:1934-75-4
Fraction by Wt: 96%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.
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:EYES:IMMED FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15
    MINS. SEEK MED ADVICE. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. WASH
    CONTAMD CLTH G BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BRTHG GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
    CALL PHYS.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP
    UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
    VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPI LL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
    DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:IRRITANT. HYGROSCOPIC. HARMFUL SOLID. DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. HARMFUL BY
    INHALATION, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO
    EYES, RESPIRATORY SYS TEM AND SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:T6
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>572F,>300C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR OFF-WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG REDUCING
    AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
    CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE
    AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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