ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC -- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-148-9854
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:11/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-148-9854
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-297-2960
Preparer's Name:DGSC
CAGE:4A444
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
Box:City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979
Country:US
Phone:518-297-4444
CAGE:4A444

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE MANUFACTURER (ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS
    INC.) STATES THAT A MSDS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PRODUCT. WHEN
    THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITHOUT SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS, IT DOES NOT
    CONSTITUTE A HEALTH HAZARD TO WORKER S.
Effects of Overexposure:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO. CLASSIFIES THIS MATERIAL
    AS AN IRRITANT.

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

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL ADVISE IF NECESSARY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING MEDIA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL SUBLIMES AT 1500C.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:AS APPROPRIATE. A 5% AQUEOUS SOLUTION AT 25C HAS A
    PH RANGE OF 5.4 - 8.6

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED TIGHTLY WHEN NOT
    IN USE TO AVOID MOISTURE. THIS MATERIAL IS HYDROSCOPIC.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1422F,772C
Spec Gravity:D=1.984
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS, STRONG SALINE TASTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
THIS MATERIAL IS HYDROSCOPIC. THEREFORE, KEEP AWAY FROM MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ACCORDING TO ALDRICH, FOR SMALL QUANTITIES:
    CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO A LARGE STIRRED EXCESS OF WATER. ADJUST THE PH TO
    NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS AND PACKAGE THEM
    FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE D ISPOSAL. FLUSH THE AQUEOUS SOL'N DOWN THE
    DRAIN.

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