J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- FERRIC AMMONIUM SULFATE,12-HYDRATE  -- 6810-00-275-8125
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERRIC AMMONIUM SULFATE,12-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:11/03/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8125
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
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:FERRIC AMMONIUM SULFATE,12-HYDRATE
CAS:7783-83-7
RTECS #:WS5900000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:IRRITATION OF THE UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT.SKIN:IRRITATION.EYES:IRRITATION.INGEST:NO HAZARDS
    IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AMMONIUM IRON HAS BEEN STUDIED BY RTECS
    AS A MUTAGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INHAL:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF
    CONSCIOUS,IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
    OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.SWEEP UP
    CAREFULLY;PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:CALCIUM CARBONATE,SODIUM BICARBONATE OR ANY WEAK
    AQUEOUS BASE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF SKIN CONTACT IS
    ANTICIPATED.PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
    CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
    AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH OF 0.1M SOLN(AQ) IS 2.5(MERCK 9).

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

HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:104F,40C
Spec Gravity:1.71
Solubility in Water:APPRCIABLE;>10%
Appearance and Odor:SOLID;LIGHT PURPLE;ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE IDENTIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA,OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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