SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- CALCIUM IONOPHORE A23187 CALCIUM, C9275  -- 6810-00N062358
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM IONOPHORE A23187 CALCIUM, C9275
MSDS Date:12/29/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N062358
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-8070
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69
=== 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
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103-2530
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69

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

Ingred Name:2-BENZOXAZOLECARBOXYLIC ACID, 5-(METHYLAMINO)-2-
    ((3,9,11-TRIMETHYL-8-(1-METHYL-2-OXO-2- (1H-PYRROL-2-YL)ETHYL) (ING
    2)
CAS:59450-89-4
RTECS #:DM4676000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 1:-1, 7-DIOXASPIRO(5.5) UNDEC-2-YL)METHYL),
    (6S-(6-ALPHA(2S*,3S*), 8-BETA(R*), 9-BETA, 11-ALPHA))-; (CALCIUM
    (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 2:IONOPHORE) (MFR SUPPLIED RTECS # FOR CLOSELY RELATED
    COMPOUND)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  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:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION. DEPENDING ON
    INTENSITY & DURATION OF EXPOSURE, EFFECTS MAY VARY FROM MILD
    IRRITATION TO SEVERE DESTRUCTION OF TI SSUE. THE TOXICOLOGICAL
    PROPERTIES HAVENOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
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:INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
    CALL MD. SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
    REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES & CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF BRTHG B ECOMES DFCLT, CALL MD. EYES:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING
    EYELIDS W/FINGERS. CALL MD.

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

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

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT
    W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM &
    SKIN.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>572F,>300C
Appearance and Odor:POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
    CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE & NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
    BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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