SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- 5,5-DIPHENYLHYDANTOIN SODIUM  -- 6810-00N082776
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:5,5-DIPHENYLHYDANTOIN SODIUM
MSDS Date:08/02/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N082776
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010; 314-771-5750
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-3010; 314-771-5750
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:HYDANTOIN, 5,5-DIPHENYL-, MONOSODIUM SALT;
    (5,5-DIPHENYLHYDANTOIN SODIUM)
CAS:630-93-3
RTECS #:MU1400000
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:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
    SKIN REACTION. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES,
    NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE.  OTHER SYMPTOMS INCLUDE ATAXIA,
    SLURREDSPEECH, BLURRED VISION, NYSTAGMUS, MENTAL CONFUSION, (EFTS
    OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HYDANTOIN, 5,5-DIPHENYL-, MONOSODIUM
    SALT:IARC MONOGRAPHS, VOL 66, PG 175, 1996:GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:HALLUCINATIONS & INSOMNIA).
    CHRONIC:CARCINOGEN. TERATOGEN. MAY CAUSE CONGENITAL MALFORMATION IN
    FETUS. TARGET ORGANS:CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, BLOOD.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
    CALL MD. SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
    REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    BREATHIN G BECOMES DIFFICULT, CALL MD. EYES:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING
    EYELIDS W/FINGERS. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SCBA, RUBBER
    BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR
    WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL
    SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKU P IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
Other Precautions:MAY CAUSE CANCER. MAY CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS. TOXIC BY
    INHALATION, IN CONTACT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE
    SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT. IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL
    ADVICE (SHOW LABEL WHERE POS SIBLE).

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, READILY HYDROLYZED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM LIGHT. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
    BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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