J.T. BAKER -- AMMONIUM OXALATE, MONOHYDRATE  -- 6810-00N009683
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM OXALATE, MONOHYDRATE
MSDS Date:03/12/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N009683
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER
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
CAGE:HO462
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Phone:201-859-2151, 800 -424-8802
CAGE:HO462
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:AMMONIUM OXALATE,MONOHYDRATE
CAS:6009-70-7
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN OR EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURN.INGEST:MAY CAUSE
    NAUSEA,VOMITING,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION.LOCAL TISSUE DAMAGE,OTHER EFFECTS RANGING FROM NAUSEA
    AND DIZZIN ESS TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR
    BURNS: INGESTION:MAY CAUSE
    NAUSEA,VOMITING,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION,ACUTE LOCAL TISSUE DAMAGE,WITH OTHER EFFECTS RANGING
    FROM NAUS EA AND DIZZINESS TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE LISTED BY MFR.

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

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN IF SWALLOWED,IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER, INDUCE VOMITING. IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SCBA
    W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC GAS (AMMONIA)PRODUCED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL,CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN DRY CONTAINER AND
    COVER,REMOVE FROM AREA, FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED, STORE
    IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN 
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,UNIFORM.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:70C 158F
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE >10%
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS CRYSTALS OR GRANULES.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR(MFR).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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