ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC -- DIGITOXIN, 99%, 85173-6  -- 6505-00N082229
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DIGITOXIN, 99%, 85173-6
MSDS Date:04/14/1992
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N082229
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
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:DIGITOXIN (SARA 302)
CAS:71-63-6
RTECS #:IH2275000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 56 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:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED, OR ABSORBED THRU SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EXPOSURE
    CAN CAUSE: STOMACH PAINS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA. TARGET ORGAN(S):
    HEART, G.I. SYSTEM, NERVES. TARGET ORGAN  DATA: BRAIN & COVERINGS
    (RECORDINGS FROM SPECIFIC AREAS OF CNS). BEHAVIORAL (CONVULSIONS OR
    EFFECT (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: ON SEIZSURE THRESHOLD), CARDIAC
    (ARRYTHMIAS). CARDIAC (OTHER CHANGES). GI (NAUSEA/VOMITING). EFTS
    OF NEWBORN (VIABILITY INDEX), (OTHER NEONATAL MEASURES/EFFECTS).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMED FLUSH EYES OR SKIN W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER
    FOR @ LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. INHAL:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
    IF BRTHG I S DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
    PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SCBA, RUBB BOOTS & HEAVY
    RUBB GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
    MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLTHG. AVOID PRLNGD/RPTD EXPOSURE. HIGHLY TOXIC.
    KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:VERY TOXIC BY INHAL, IN CONT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED.
    IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE (SHOW LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:464F,240C
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NOT KNOWN
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER
    AND SCRUBBER. DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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