FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- ALUMINUM SULFATE -- 6810-00F032004
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:ALUMINUM SULFATE MSDS Date:06/13/1985 FSC:6810 NIIN:00F032004 === Responsible Party === Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV Address:1 REAGENT LN City:FAIR LAWN State:NJ ZIP:07410-2802 Country:US Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523 Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523 CAGE:1B464 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV Address:1 REAGENT LANE Box:City:FAIRLAWN State:NJ ZIP:07410-2802 Country:US Phone:201-796-7100 CAGE:1B464 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:ALUMINUM SULFATE CAS:10043-01-3 RTECS #:BD1700000 Fraction by Wt: 100% ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (MOUSE): 6207 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:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DYSPNEA. SKIN: IRRITATION, DERMATITIS. EYES: IRRITATION/CPRMEA; BIRMS. CONJUNCTIVITIS. INGESTION: HEMOLYSIS, LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE W/JAUNDICE. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: BURNING PAIN IN THE MOUTH, THROAT, ABDOMIN, VOMITING, WATERY/BLOODY DIARRHEA, TENESMUS, RETCHING, HEMATURIA, ANURIA, HYPOTENSION, COLLAPE, CONVULSIONS, COMA, PARALYSIS. INHALATION: SORE THR OAT, COUGHING, ROCTURNAL WHEEZING, BREATHLESSNES. SKIN: REDNESS. EYES: REDNESS. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, KEEP AFFECTED PERSON WARM/REST. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES IMMEDIATELY. WASH W/MILD DETERGENT & PLE NTY OF WATER FOR 15-20 MINUTES. IN CASEOF CHEMICAL BURNS, BANDAGE W/A/STERILE, DRY DRESSING. INGESTION: GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IMMEDIATELY TO DILUTE THE ACID. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, FOAM LARGER FIRE: WATER SPRAY/FOG/ALCOHOL FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE, DON'T SCATTER SPILLED MATERIAL W/MORE WATER THAN NEEDED FOR FIRE CONTROL, DIKE FIRE CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT/FLAME. USE SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED AIR PRESSURE-DEMAND/OTER POSITIVE-PRESSURE MODE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SOIL:DIG HOLDING AREA SUCH AS LAGOON/POND/PIT FOR CONTAINMENT. USE PROTECTIVE COVER SUCH AS A PLASTIC SHEET TO PREVENT MATL. FROM DISSOLVING IN FIRE EXTINGUISHING, WATER/RAIN. USE DREDGES/LIFTS TO EXT RACT IN MOBILIZED MASSES OF POLLUTION/PRECIPITATES ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Other Precautions:CONTACT W/STORAGE W/COMMON METALS/ALKALIS TEMPERATURES IN THE VICINITY OF THE DECOMPOSITION POINT OF THE ANHYDROUS. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM TO MEET PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. Protective Gloves:REQUIRED Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF/DUST RESISTANT Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY GOGGLES AND A FACESHIELD, EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN. Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. Supplemental Safety and Health SPILL PROCEDURE CONT'D: OCCUPATIONAL: STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT RISK. SMALL: TAKE UUP W/SAND/ABSORBENT MATERIAL & ISOLATE AREA & DENY ENTRY. PHYSICAL DATA CON'T: MELTING POINT: 86.3C PRODUCT LOSES WATER. PH (SOLUTION): >7. SOLVENT SOLUBILITY: SOLUBLE IN DILUTE ACIDS, SLIGHT IN ALCOHOL. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:77C/1418F Spec Gravity:1.69 pH:SUPP Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE Appearance and Odor:WHITE, LUSTROUS CRYSTALS, GRANULES/POWDER. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES BASES, COMMON METALS/ALKALIS Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, TEMP >770 C/1418F, MOISTURE. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.