FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, P286-1  -- 6810-00N086034
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, P286-1
MSDS Date:03/04/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N086034
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID, MONOPOTASSIUM SALT; (POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE,
    MONOBASIC)
CAS:7778-77-0
RTECS #:TC6615500
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: DUST MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL
    IRRIT. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRIT. LOW HAZARD FOR USUAL INDUSTRIAL
    HANDLING. INGEST: MAY CAUSE GI IRRIT W/NAUSEA, VOMITING & DIARRHEA.
    LOW HAZARD FOR USUAL INDUSTRIAL  HANDLING. INHAL: MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORYTRACT IRRIT. CHRONIC: PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT
    MAY CAUSE IRRIT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, OCCAS
    LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS. GET MED AID. SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG &
    SHOES. GET MED  AID IF IRRIT DEVELOPS/PERSISTS. INGEST: IF
    CONSCIOUS & ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCON PERSON. GET MED AID. INHAL: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR IMMED. (SUP DAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:FOR SMALL FIRES, USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS
    INDICATED. VACUUM OR SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO A SUITABLE
    DISPOSAL CONTAINER. AVOID GENERATING DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT
    WITH SKIN. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. STORE IN A DRY
    AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
    29 CFR 1910.134. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
    LOW.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER . WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE SKIN
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 4.1-4.5 (5% SOLUTION). FIRST AID PROC: IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF
    RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET MED AID IF COUGH/OTHER
    SYMPS APPEAR. NOTES TO MD: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.
    ANT IDOTE: NONE REPORTED.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:487F,253C
Spec Gravity:2.338
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:33.0% SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY VIOLENTLY REACT WITH STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. NOT LISTED AS A MATERIAL BANNED FROM
    LAND DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO RCRA.

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