ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH -- 22346-8 POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE 99% A C S REAGENT  -- 6505-00F037055
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:22346-8 POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE 99% A C S REAGENT
MSDS Date:07/11/1991
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F037055
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850/314-771-5765
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE  *94-3*
CAS:7722-64-7
RTECS #:SD6475000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 1090 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/ABSORBED
    THROUGH THE SKIN. EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES/UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT/EYES/SKIN. INHALATION MAY BE
    FATAL AS A RESULT OF SPASM, INFLAM MATION & EDEMA OF THE LARYNX &
    BRONCHI,CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS & PULMONARY EDEMA. CORROSIVE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
    LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA & VOMITING.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF
    CONSCIOUS. OB TAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/OTHER MATERIAL
    MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
    WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY-LIME,
    SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS
    & TRANSPORT OUTDOORS.  VENTILATE & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED & AWAY FROM
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL,
    DRY PLACE. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON CLOTHING. AVOID
    PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE
    BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF NO REACTION IS OBSERVED ON THE ADDITION OF 10% SODIUM BISULFITE, ADD
    MORE ACID. IF MANGANESE/CHROMIUM/MOLYBDENUM ARE PRESENT ADJUST PH
    TO 7 & TREAT W/SULFIDE TO PRECIPITATE FOR BURIAL AS HAZARDOUS 
    WASTE. DESTROY EXCESS SULFIDE/NEUTRALIZE/FLUSH DOWN THE DRAIN
    IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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

Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:302F
Spec Gravity:2.7
Appearance and Odor:BLACK/DEEP PURPLE CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, FINELY POWDERED METALS, PEROXIDES,
    ALUMINUM, ZINC, LEAD, COPPER & THEIR ALLOYS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, OTHER IGNITION
    SOURCES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ACIDIFY A 3% SOLUTION/A SUSPENSION OF THE
    MATERIAL TO PH 2 W/SULFURIC ACID. ADD A 50% EXCESS OF AQUEOUS
    SODIUM BISULFITE STIRRING AT ROOM TEMP. AN INCREASE IN TEMP
    INDICATES A REACTION. (SEE SUPPLEMEN TAL DATA)

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