SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- MAGNESIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, M7506  -- 6810-00N069835
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, M7506
MSDS Date:10/18/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N069835
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
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:MAGNESIUM SULFATE (1:1)
CAS:7487-88-9
RTECS #:OM4500000
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: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CAN CAUSE CNS
    DEPRESSION. TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, GASTROINTESTINAL
    SYSTEM. TO THE BEST OF MFR K NOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: TARGET ORGAN DATA: PERIPHERAL NERVE &
    SENSATION (FLACCID PARALYSIS W/APPROP ANESTH); BEHAVIORAL (GEN
    ANESTH, SOMNOLENCE, CONVULSIONS/EFT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD, MUSCLE
    WEAK); CARDIAC (OTHER CH ANGES); LUNGS, THORAX/RESP (CYANOSIS,
    OTHER CHANGES); MATERNAL EFTS (OTHER EFTS ON FEMALE); EFTS ON
    EMBRYO/ (SUP DAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING
    GIVE ART IFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE
    OXYGEN. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
    CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO
    SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP,
    PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
    VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SP ILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
    HARMFUL SOLID. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP: FETUS (OTHER EFTS TO EMBRYO/FETUS); SPECIFIC DEVEL
    ABNORM (HEPATOBILIARY SYS). WASTE DISP METH: GENERATE HEAT & FUMES
    WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY RATE OF ADDITION. FEDERAL, STATE AND L
    OCAL ENVIRONMETAL REGULATIONS.

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

Vapor Pres:<0.1
Vapor Density:<0.01
Spec Gravity:2.660
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR OFF-WHITE GRANULAR POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR SML QTYS: CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LGE STIRRED
    EXCESS OF WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE
    SOLIDS/LIQS & PACKAGE THEN FOR HAZ WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQUEOUS SOLN
    DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY OF WATER . HYDROLYSIS & NEUTRALIZATION RXNS MAY
    (SUP DAT)

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