ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- SODIUM SULFATE, POWDER, 99%,(SEE SUPP DATA)  -- 6810-00N014617
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFATE, POWDER, 99%,(SEE SUPP DATA)
MSDS Date:08/02/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014617
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
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:SODIUM SULFATE (2:1) (SODIUM SULFATE, POWDER, 99%, A.C.S.
    REAGENT)
CAS:7757-82-6
RTECS #:WE1650000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORL, MUS)=5989 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
    GIVE ARTIFIC IAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INGEST:
    CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS
    AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR
    WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL
    SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP	IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. HYGROSCOPIC.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
    AND CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY
    AFTER HANDLING. IRRITANT. HARMFUL SOLID.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
    SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S TRADE NAME/PART NO: A.C.S. REAGENT, 23859-7. WASTE DISP METH:
    WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE RATE OF ADDITION. OBSERVE ALL
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1623F,884C
Spec Gravity:2.680
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

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

STRONG ACIDS, ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO*X

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SM QTYS: CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LG STIRRED EXCESS OF
    WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUT, SEPARATE ANY INSOL SOLIDS/LIQS & PKG FOR
    HAZ WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQ SOLN DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY OF WATER.
    HYDROLYSIS & NEUTRALIZATI ON RXNS MAY GENERATE HEAT & FUMES (SEE
    SUPP DATA)

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