J T BAKER INC -- SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, 10-HYDRATE, 3850  -- 6810-00N048401
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, 10-HYDRATE, 3850
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N048401
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
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

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

Ingred Name:PYROPHOSPHORIC ACID, TETRASODIUM SALT; (SODIUM
    PYROPHOSPHATE, 10-HYDRATE) (ALT MFR CAS #: 13472-36-1)
CAS:7722-88-5
RTECS #:UX7350000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 4000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF NOSE AND
    THROAT, IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN: IRRITATION.
    EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY BE HARMFUL. TARGET ORGANS: SKIN,
    EYES. CHRONIC: NONE IDIENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: IF PERSON BREATHES IN
    LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH
    SKIN WITH PLE NTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYES:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
    DURING USE AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. IT IS USERS
    RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE PRECAUTIONS & DANGERS FOR ANY
    PARTICULAR APPLICATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST
    FILTER IS RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    NIOSH/MSHA SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPVD SFTY GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
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:1152F,622C
Spec Gravity:1.82 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE (1-10%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS SOLID; ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE IDENTIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS, OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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