J.T.BAKER INC. -- SODIUM NITRITE  -- 6810-00-241-1140
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NITRITE
MSDS Date:04/14/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1140
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151 OR 800-424-9300CHEMTRE
CAGE:HO852
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08885
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:HO852
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:SODIUM NITRITE  (SARA III)
CAS:7632-00-0
RTECS #:RA1225000
Fraction by Wt: >97%
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=85MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NITROSAMINE FORMATION MAY OCCUR WHEN
    SODIUM NITRITE CONTACTS SECONDARY/TERTIARY AMINES.NITROSAMINES ARE
    POT. CARCINOGENS
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:IRRITATION;INHALATION:IRRITATION TO
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT;INGESTION:IRRITATION & BURNING TO MOUTH &
    STOMACH.INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES MAY CAUSE
    NAUSEA,VOMITING,CYANOSIS,CONVULSIONS & C OMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER;SKIN:FLUSH WITH
    WATER;INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF
    NEEDED;INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.INDUCE
    VOMIT.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.MOVE
    CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE
    EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER.CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH SHOCK,FRICTION OR
    HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP DRY SPILLS.SM SPILLS:FLUSH AWAY WITH
    WATER.AVOID CONTAIMINATING SEWERS,STREAMS,PONDS,ETC.AVOID
    COMBUSTIBLES,THEY CAN BE SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. LG SPILL:DIKE FOR
    LATER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    COMBUST,ACIDS,REDUCERS.STORE IN NON-COMBUST BUILDING.MIX WITH
    INCOMPATIBLES MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION.
Other Precautions:SODIUM NITRITE SHOULD NOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER
    CHEMICALS UNLESS THE REACTION IS KNOWN IN ADVANCE.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR,RECOMMENDED FOR SODIUM NITRITE
    DUST (NIOSH APPRD)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO ELIMINATE MISTS/FUMES/GASES,DUSTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER SHOES,RUBBER APRON,OTHER PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL IS HYGROSCOPIC.

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:608F(320C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:520F(271C)
Vapor Density:2.4
Spec Gravity:2.17
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/A(SOLID)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO YELLOW GRANULES OR POWDER.ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CYANIDES,STRONG ACIDS,STRONG REDUCERS,COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL,ORGANIC
    MATERIALS,AMMONIUM SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHOCK,FRICTION,HEAT,FLAME,MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES AND OTHER OXIDES;
    TOXIC FUMES; FLAM GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGN. SOURCES. CONTACT QUALIFIED
    SUPPLIER FOR DISPOS METHODS, OR SORT, CLASSIFY & PUT IN A BOX
    PROPERLY LABELED. SALVAGE  FOR REUSE OR DISPOSE OF AS SCRAP.
    PACKAGE & DISPOSE ACCORDANCE W/LOCA L, & FED REGS/ TRANSPORT TO
    REFINERY FOR RECYCLING

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