J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- AMMONIUM OXALATE  -- 6810-00-106-7000
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM OXALATE
MSDS Date:10/24/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-106-7000
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
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:AMMONIUM OXALATE MONOHYDRATE
CAS:6009-70-7
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT.	SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS.  EYES: SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS.  INGESTION: HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS OF THE SKIN AND EYES.  NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, BURNS TO THE MOUTH AND THROAT UPON
    INGESTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED

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

First Aid:INGESTION: CALL A PHYSICIAN. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.  INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.  SKIN:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUS H WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
    WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.  EYES: IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
    MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE REOM AREA.
    FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST.
Ventilation:NORMAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM OR APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:T4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:158F,70C
Spec Gravity:1.50
pH:6.4
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR GRANULES. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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