ACROS ORGANICS NV -- HUMIC ACID SODIUM SALT TECH 63033, ACC63033  -- 6810-00N084490
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HUMIC ACID SODIUM SALT TECH 63033, ACC63033
MSDS Date:03/04/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N084490
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ACROS ORGANICS NV
Address:JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALAAN 3A
Box:2440
City:GEEL, BELGIUM
Info Phone Num:800-227-0701
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:JO642
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ACROS ORGANICS NV
Address:JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALAAN 3A
Box:2440
City:2440 GEEL, BELGIUM
Phone:800-227-0701
CAGE:JO642
Company Name:JANSSEN CHIMICA
Address:JANSSEN PARMACEUTICALEAN 3
Box:City:B-2440 GEEL
Country:BE
Phone:014-60-42-00
CAGE:B0449

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

Ingred Name:HUMIC ACID, SODIUM SALT
CAS:68131-04-4
RTECS #:MT6550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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: EYES/SKIN: CAUSES IRRITATION.
    INGESTION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF DIGESTIVE TRACT. THE
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS SUBSTANCE HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY
    INVESTIGATED. INHALATION: CAUSES RESPIRATORY  TRACT IRRITATION. THE
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY INVESTIGATED. CHRONIC:
    NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, OCCAS
    LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS. GET MED AID IMMED. SKIN: GET MED AID.
    FLUSH W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAM CLTH G & SHOES. INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS & ALERT, GIVE 2-4
    CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER. GET MED AID IMMED. INHAL: GET MED AID IMMED.
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. (SUP DAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL,
    CARBON DIOXIDE, OR CHEMICAL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DURING A FIRE, IRRITATING AND HIGHLY
    TOXIC GASES MAY BE GENERATED BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR
    COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO A
    SUITABLE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. AVOID INGESTION AND INHALATION.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINER.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
    29CFR 1910.134. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURE, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, OR OTHER
    ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO CONTROL AIRBORNE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER . WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN
    EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. NOTES TO MD: TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>572F,>300C
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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