ICN BIOMEDICAL INC -- 3,5-DINITROBENZOIC ACID, 202683  -- 6810-00N021464
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3,5-DINITROBENZOIC ACID, 202683
MSDS Date:10/02/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N021464
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICAL INC
Box:28050
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128-0250
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-321-6842; 216-831-3000
Emergency Phone Num:800-321-6842; 216-831-3000
CAGE:IO088
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ICN BIOCHEMICALS
Address:4911 COMMERCE PARKWAY
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128
Country:US
Phone:216-831-3000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:30060
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICAL INC
Box:28050
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128-0250
Country:US
Phone:800-321-6842; 216-831-3000
CAGE:IO088

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

Ingred Name:BENZOIC ACID, 3,5-DINITRO-; (3,5-DINITROBENZOIC ACID)
CAS:99-34-3
RTECS #:DG9140700

=====================  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/CHRONIC:SKIN, EYE & MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE IRRITANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:MODERATE TO SEVERE ERYTHEMA (REDNESS) &
    MODERATE EDEMA (RAISED SKIN).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE LIBERALLY W/SOAP &
    WATER FOR CONSIDERABLE PERIOD. INGEST:RINSE MOUTH SEVERAL TIMES
    W/WATER, PATIENT MAY NOT SWALLOW WATER. CALL MD. EYES:RINSE
    LIBERALLY W/WATE R FOR @ LST 15 MINUTES. TAKE TO MD OR HOSPITAL.
    INHAL:TAKE PATIENT INTO FRESH AIR & ALLOW TO REST. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, MASK, GOGGLES &
    USE HOOD. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED VAPOR MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:401F,205C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

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

NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF NOX.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LANDFILL AS COMPLIES WITH STATE,
    LOCAL & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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