J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- BROMINE  -- 6810-00N008820
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROMINE
MSDS Date:10/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N008820
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Info Phone Num:201 859 2151
Emergency Phone Num:201 859 2151
CAGE:EO543
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
CAGE:EO543
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:BROMINE  (SARA III)
CAS:7726-95-6
RTECS #:EF9100000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:0.1PPM/0.3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:O.1PPM/0.3 STEL;9192

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50(INHAL-MOUSE)(PPM)-750
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
    SECTION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/A 
Effects of Overexposure:VAP MAY BE IRRI TO SKN,EYE,NOSE & THROAT.INHAL
    OF VAP MAY CAUSE SEV IRRI OF RESP SYS,COUGH,CHEST PAIN,NOSE &
    THROAT IRRI, & PULMONARY EDEMA.CONTACT W/ SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRI OR BURNS. INGE STION MAY BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

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

First Aid:EYES & SKIN:IMMED FLUSH EYES/SKIN W/ LGE AMTS OF WTR FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT, IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE WATER,
    MILK,  OR MILK OF MAGNESIA.CALL PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:RMV TO FRESH
    AIR.IF NOT BRTH, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BRTH IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN.CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Lower Limits:N/K 
Upper Limits:N/K 
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFGHTERS SHLD WEAR PROPER PROT EQPT & SCBA
    W/FULL FACEPIECE OPER IN POSI PRESS MODE.MOVE CNTNR FRM FIRE AREA
    IF CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.USE WTR TO (SUP DAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.STOP
    LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT RISK. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES
    (WOOD,PAPER,OIL,ETC.)AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. FLUSH AREA WITH
    FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER (USE CAUTIO N).MFG RECOM J.T.BAKER
    SOLUSORB SLVNT ADSO FR SPLL
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.STORE
    SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP
    CONTAINERS OUT OF SUN AND AWAY FROM HEAT.
Other Precautions:N/K 

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

Respiratory Protection:RESP PROT REQUIR IF AIRBORNE CONCEN EXCEEDS
    TLV.AT CONCEN UP TO 5PPM,A CHEM CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
    W/AMMONIA/AMINE CARTRIDGE IS RECOMMENDED.ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A SCBA
    IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGLE & FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT, EYE WASH & DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:N.FL PT MTD:N.SPEC FF PROC:KEEP FIRE-EXP CNTNR COOL.TLV OF
    PRODUCT:0.7MG/M3 (0.1 PPM)(MFG).RT OF ENTRY:FP N.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:138F/59C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:19F/-7C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:173
Vapor Density:5.5
Spec Gravity:3.11
pH:N/K-FP
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:DARK, REDDISH-BROWN, VOLATILE LIQUID WITH A PUNGENT
    ODOR
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ALUMINUM, POTASSIUM
    METAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WILL FORM HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES WHEN
    HEATED.WILL REACT WITH WATER/STEAM TO PRODUCE HIGHLY TOXIC &
    CORROSIVE FUMES 

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIROMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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