MALLINCKRODT INC, SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV -- ERICHROME BALCK-T  -- 6810-00-070-7541
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ERICHROME BALCK-T
MSDS Date:01/30/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-070-7541
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC, SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:606-987-7000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:ERICHROME BLACK T
CAS:1787-61-7
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENTS OF A CONCENTRATION OF
    0.1% OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INGESTED-CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS
    OF WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ADVICE FOR ANY
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ADVICE IF  IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LOTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION
    DEVELOPS.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTER SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. WEAR RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION IF NEEDED. SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL OR
    RECLAIMATION. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO MINIMIZE
    DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AS PART OF GOOD
    INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE, AVOID ALL UNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO
    THIS PRODUCT AND ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES AND
    CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:DLA-HMIS-IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR
    NON-ROUTINE USE OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW
    29 CFR 1910.134 AND MANUFACTUR ER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:BLACK POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT OXIDES OF SULFUR AND OXIDES
    OF CARBON WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAIMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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