SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP -- SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, 71960  -- 6810-00N056468
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, 71960
MSDS Date:08/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N056468
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP
Address:1001 W SAINT PAUL AVE
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-5832
CAGE:GO059
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION
Address:1001 WEST SAINT PAUL AVE
Box:2060
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Phone:800-231-8327
CAGE:GO059

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFATE (2:1); (SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS)
CAS:7757-82-6
RTECS #:WE1650000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,MOUSE) 5989 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, CHEM ICAL, PHYSICAL &
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
    TARGET ORGAN DATA: (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SKIN & APPENDAGES (TUMORS); EFTS ON
    EMBRYO/FETUS (FETOTOXICITY); SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES
    (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM); TUMORIGENIC (EQUIVOCAL TUMORIGENIC AGENT
    BY RTECS CRITERIA).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.	IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
    PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS &
    HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COM PLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
    IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. HYGROSCOPIC.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. IRRITATING TO EYES,
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH:WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE RATE OF ADDITION.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1623F,884C
Spec Gravity:2.68
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR SM QTYS:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LG STIRRED EXCESS
    OF WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOL SOLIDS/LIQS &
    PACKAGE THEM FOR HAZ-WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQ SOLN DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY
    OF WATER. HYDROLYSIS  & NEUT RXNS MAY GENERATE HEAT & FUMES (SUPP
    DATA)

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