FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- ALUMINUM SULFATE  -- 6810-00F032004
<pre>=====================  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.

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