J.T. BAKER INC. -- SODIUM OXALATE (#3801)  -- 6810-00-195-8651
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM OXALATE (#3801)
MSDS Date:08/21/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-195-8651
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:HO785
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:202-483-7616
CAGE:HO785
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

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM OXALATE
CAS:62-76-0
RTECS #:KI1750000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION:IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYE/SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS.
    INGESTION:HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL., IRRITATION AND BURNS TO MOUTH
    AND STOMACH. CHRONIC: KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATIN/BURNS. NAUSEA, VOMITING AND
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KIDNEY.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. GET MED ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INGESTION:INDUCE
    VOMITING,  DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF MILK OR POWDERED CHALK IN WATER.
    GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT MELTING POINT. EMITS TOXIC
    FUMES WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE
    CONTAINER. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER ENSURING THAT MATERIAL DOES
    NOT CONTACT FOOD OR WATERWAYS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE VETILATION. WASH THROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR DUST MASK IF TLV IS EXCEEDED
    OR WHEN SPRAYING OR USING IN CONFINED SPACES.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
    THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
Spec Gravity:2.34
pH:SOLID
Solubility in Water:1-10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER,ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MFR
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS THAT COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL,
    STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED & LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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