SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- MAGNESIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, M7506 -- 6810-00N069835
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:MAGNESIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, M7506 MSDS Date:10/18/1994 FSC:6810 NIIN:00N069835 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Info Phone Num:800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Phone:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM SULFATE (1:1) CAS:7487-88-9 RTECS #:OM4500000 OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K ===================== 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: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION. TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM. TO THE BEST OF MFR K NOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. (EFTS OF OVEREXP) Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT. Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: TARGET ORGAN DATA: PERIPHERAL NERVE & SENSATION (FLACCID PARALYSIS W/APPROP ANESTH); BEHAVIORAL (GEN ANESTH, SOMNOLENCE, CONVULSIONS/EFT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD, MUSCLE WEAK); CARDIAC (OTHER CH ANGES); LUNGS, THORAX/RESP (CYANOSIS, OTHER CHANGES); MATERNAL EFTS (OTHER EFTS ON FEMALE); EFTS ON EMBRYO/ (SUP DAT) 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. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ART IFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SP ILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. HARMFUL SOLID. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. Other Precautions:HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES. Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS . Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health EFTS OF OVEREXP: FETUS (OTHER EFTS TO EMBRYO/FETUS); SPECIFIC DEVEL ABNORM (HEPATOBILIARY SYS). WASTE DISP METH: GENERATE HEAT & FUMES WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY RATE OF ADDITION. FEDERAL, STATE AND L OCAL ENVIRONMETAL REGULATIONS. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Vapor Pres:<0.1 Vapor Density:<0.01 Spec Gravity:2.660 Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR OFF-WHITE GRANULAR POWDER ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:FOR SML QTYS: CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LGE STIRRED EXCESS OF WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE SOLIDS/LIQS & PACKAGE THEN FOR HAZ WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQUEOUS SOLN DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY OF WATER . HYDROLYSIS & NEUTRALIZATION RXNS MAY (SUP DAT) Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. 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