ORION RESEARCH INCORPORATED -- REFERENCE ELECTRODE FILL SOLUTION (90001)  -- 6850-00N008988
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:REFERENCE ELECTRODE FILL SOLUTION (90001)
MSDS Date:03/19/1986
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N008988
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ORION RESEARCH INCORPORATED
Address:529 MAIN STREET
City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02129
Emergency Phone Num:617-242-3900
Preparer's Name:REGULATORY AFFAIR CHEMIST
CAGE:30260
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ORION RESEARCH INC
Address:529 MAIN ST
Box:City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02129
Country:US
Phone:617-242-3900
CAGE:30260

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS:7757-79-1
RTECS #:TT3700000
Fraction by Wt: 17.2%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGEST:INGEST OF LARGE AMOUNTS CAN
    CAUSE VIOLENT GASTROENTERITIS.PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SMALL AMOUNTS
    MAY PRODUCE
    ANEMIA,METHEMOGLOBINEMA,NEPHRITIS.INHAL:N/K.SKIN:N/K.EYES:N/K.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:N/K 
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) .SKIN & EYES:WASH AFFECTED AREAS W/ WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NITRATE MAY RENDER OTHER MATERIALS MORE
    COMBUSTIBLE IF ALLOWED TO DRY OUT UPON THEM.UPON THERMAL
    DECOMPOSITION OXIDES OF NITROGEN ARE RELEASED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WASH DOWN DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER IF LOCAL
    LAWS ALLOW.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K .

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP WELL SEALED AND COOL.
Other Precautions:N/K 

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) TO KEEP CONCENTRATION IN AIR LOW.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:N/K .
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
N/K 

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>100C,212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-4C,25F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Spec Gravity:1 (WATER=1)
pH:6-7.5
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
N/K 
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN UPON THERMAL
    DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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