J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- AMMONIUM SULFATE  -- 6810-00-106-8000
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-106-8000
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Emergency Phone Num:(201)859-2151
CAGE:EO543
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
CAGE:EO543
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:AMMONIUM SULFATE (SOLUTION)  (SARA III)
CAS:7783-20-2
RTECS #:BS4500000
Fraction by Wt: >98%

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

Effects of Overexposure:DUST MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES,NOSE,THROAT OR
    LUNGS.INGESTION MAY BE HARMFUL.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE
    OR EXPLOSION

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN,DRY CONTAINER,AND
    COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQD W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.USE DUST RESP
    IN DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM J.T. BAKER EFFECTIVE:8/25/86.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.77
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,WHITE CRYSTALS OR GRANULARS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA,OXIDES OF SULFUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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