J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- FERROUS SULFATE,7-HYDRATE  -- 6810-00-264-6534
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERROUS SULFATE,7-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6534
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:5B970
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY SUB OF RICHARDSON-VICKS INC
Address:995 ZEPHYR AVE
Box:City:HAYWARD
State:CA
ZIP:94544-7917
Country:US
Phone:UNK
CAGE:5B970
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:FERROUS SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7782-63-0
RTECS #:NO8510000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:1 MG FE/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG FE/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE & SKIN: IRRIT. INHAL: IRRIT TO RESP TRACT.
    INGEST: EXCESSIVE INGEST CAUSES-SEE OTHER PRECAUTIONS

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MIN,CALL MD. SKIN: REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH W/ WATER, CALL MD IF NEC: INH: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR,RESTORE BRTH,CALL MD IF NEC. INGEST: RINSE MOUTH W/
    WATER,GIVE WATE R/MILK,INDUCE VOMITING,CALL MD. GE MSDSREF.

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

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS-GE MSDS
    REF.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE FULL PROTECT CLOTH & SCBA IN FIRE
    SITUATION-GE MSDS REF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES TO
    PRODUCE TOXIC & CORROSIVE MATERIALS-GE MSDS REF.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & REMOVE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER @
    ROOM TEMP.
Other Precautions:OVEREXPOSURE: GI TRACT DISTURBANCES,SEVERE
    SHOCK,VOMIT,LIVER DAMAGE,TACHYCARDIA,AND DEATH.(GE MSDS REF)

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IF TLV
    EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:EXHAUST VENT WHEN DUST OR SOLUTION MIST PRESENT.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED BY CONDITIONS. PROTECTION INFO
    FROM GE MSDS REF.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING PT: LOSES 3H*2O @ 58C. INCOMPATABILITY: LEAD ACETATE,LIME
    WATER. SEE MERCK INDEX,9TH ED; 1976 ITEM 3982 FOR ADDNL
    INFORMATION. CONTAINER: 25 LB DRUM, CRYSTALS.

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

HCC:C3
Spec Gravity:1.89
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE-GREEN,ODORLESS CRYSTALS OR GRANULES

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES,SOLUBLE CARBONATES, GOLD & SILVER SALTS,(SUPP DATA)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP PROD TOXIC & CORROSIVE
    MATERIALS-GE MSDS REF.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MFR RECOMMENDS DISPOSAL OF WASTE IN LANDFILL.
    PREVENT POLLUTION OF WATER INTAKE AREAS. DISPOSAL METHOD MUST BE
    IAW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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