MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC. -- AMMONIUM SULFATE -- 6810-00-264-6546 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:12/08/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6546
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT  BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:A6192
Preparer's Name:STRATEGIC SVC DIV
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:70829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER, DIV OF MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-9343
CAGE:0Z8D6
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
Company Name:PHOENIX INDUSTRIES INC
Address:1519 CHAMBERLAYNE PARKWAY
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23222
Country:US
Phone:804-264-5183/FAX: 264-5535
Contract Num:SP045099MC948
CAGE:0YED2

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM SULFATE
CAS:7783-20-2
RTECS #:BS4500000
Minumum % Wt:99.
Maxumum % Wt:100.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT: 2840 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 CAUSES IRRITATION TO THE
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION CAUSES IRRITATION TO THE
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. SKIN CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION TO THE SKIN.
    EYE CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION TO THE EYES.	CHRONIC: NO INFORMATION
    FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE STATED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    INGESTED-NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA. SKIN-REDNESS, ITCHING, PAIN.
    EYES-REDNESS, PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NOT BREATHING. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS
    DIRECTED BY  MEDICAL PERSONNEL. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES &
    SHOES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. LAUNDER/CLEAN CLOTHES & SHOES WELL
    BEFORE REUSE. I MMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE IF MIXED WITH OXIDIZERS, SUCH
    AS POTASSIUM NITRATE, POTASSIUM NITRITE, AND POTASSIUM CHLORATE.
    NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE HAZARD. FLAMMABLE AMMONIA GAS MAY BE
    RELEASED IN A FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. WEAR
    APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE
    DOCUMENT. SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.
    VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED  TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINER,STORED IN A COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.PROTECT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.CONTAINERS OF
    THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTYING  SINCE THEY RETAIN
    PRODUCT RESIDUES.OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS LISTED FOR
    THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE
    DUST/ MIST IS APPARENT, A HALF-FACE DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE
    WORN. FOR EMERGENCIES OR INSTANCES WHERE THE EXPOSURE LEVELS ARE
    NOT KNOWN, USE A FULL-FACE	POSITIVE PRESSURE, AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR. WARNING:  AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATORS DO NOT PROTECT
    WORKERS IN OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMS. USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO
    KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOSURES AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND/OR FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
    INCLUDING BOOTS, GLOVES, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS, AS
    APPROPRIATE, TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN
    AND QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WORK AREA
Work Hygienic Practices:N/P.
Supplemental Safety and Health
N/P.

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

HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:>235.C, 455.F
M.P/F.P Text:235-280C (DECOMPOSES)
pH:5.5
Solubility in Water:41.22G/100 G WATER@25C
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE GRANULES OR CRYSTALS, SLIGHT ODOR OF
    AMMONIA.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, POTASSIUM PLUS AMMONIUM NITRATE, POTASSIUM
    CHLORATE, POTASSIUM NITRITE, SODIUM-POTASSIUM POWDER PLUS AMMONIUM
    NITRATE, OTHER STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE &
    STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 513C (955F).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT AMMONIA, OXIDES OF SULFUR,
    OXIDES OF NITROGEN, OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ORAL RAT LD50: 2840 MG/KG INVESTIGATED AS A
    MUTAGEN. CANCER LISTS: NTP KNOWN: NO; NTP ANTICIPATED: NO. IARC
    CATAGORY: NONE.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NO INFORMATION FOUND. ENVIRONMENTAL
    TOXICITY: NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECOVER OR RECYCLE IF POSSIBLE. WHAT CANNOT BE
    SHOULD BE MANAGED IN AN APPRORIATE & APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY. PROCESSING, USE OR CONTAMINATION MAY CHANGE THE WASTE
    MANAGEMENT OPTIONS. STATE &  LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS MAY DIFFER
    FROM FEDERAL REGULATION. DISPOSE OF CONTAINER & UNUSED CONTENT S
    IAW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NOT REGULATED.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA 311/312: ACUTE-YES; CHRONIC-NO;
    FIRE-NO; PRESSURE-NO; REACTIVITY-NO. SARA 302 RQ-NO, TPQ-NO. SARA
    313-NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA INVENTORY LIST: YES.
State Regulatory Information:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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