WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC -- MAGNESIUM SULFATE  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:12/14/1994
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(716) 359-2502 OR 800-962-2660
Emergency Phone Num:716-226-6177
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:MM 230
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL RASZEJA
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:63759
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE (B) 7487-88-9 (ANHYD)
CAS:10034-99-8
RTECS #:OM4508000
= Wt:100.

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

Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: CATHARSIS, VOMITING. EYE CONTACT:
    ONLY MINOR IRRITATION LIKELY; NO CORNEAL INJURY EXPECTED. SKIN
    CONTACT: ONLY MINOR IRRITATION LIKELY. SKIN ABSORPTION: NOT
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. INHALATIO N: DUST MAY BE VERY SLIGHTLY
    IRRITATING, NOT A SERIOUS PROBLEM.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR
    PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER, THEN WASH
    WITH MILD SOAP & WATER.  INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
    GIVE ONE  OR TWO GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK. INDUCE VOMITING AND
    CALL PHYSICIAN. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF ILLNESS DEVELOPS, GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION .

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEDIA SUITABLE FOR EXTINGHISHING SUPPORTING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN FIRE CONDITIONS, WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. THE INHALATION OF FUMES OF
    FRESHLY SUBLIMED MAGNESIUM OXIDE MAY CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER OR
    DISSOLVE IN WATER AND FLUSH TO SEWER WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    WASH SPILL AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. STORE IN A COOL,
    DRY PLACE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.	KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL BEFORE USING. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES
    WHEN WORKING WITH CHEMICALS. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. REMOVE
    AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR
    DRUG, HOUSEHOLD,  OR FOOD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED IN NORMAL LABORATORY HANDLING.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: NONE NEEDED. MECHANICAL(GENERAL): NONE
    NEEDED. SPEICAL/OTHER:NO.
Protective Gloves:NONE NEEDED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. GOOGLES. LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HNDLG.AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:=200.C, 392.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=150.C, 302.F
M.P/F.P Text:LOSES WATER
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE AS SOLID
Vapor Density:N/DATA
Spec Gravity:1.678@20C
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/A(NBUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:71G/100ML H20@20C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER; NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:EFFLORESCENT CRYSTALS. EXCESSIVE
    TEMPERATURE AND HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE AND SULFUR TRIOXIDE AT
    VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TLV:NONE ESTABLISHED. (ACGIH 1992-93).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE,TREATMENT,OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.THESE DISPOSAL GUIDE LINES ARE
    INTENDED FOR CATALOG-SIZE QUANTITIES ONLY. UNCONTAMINATED MATERIAL
    MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN A  SANITARY LANDFILL.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT:NON-REGULATED.

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