SYSTEMS SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES INC -- SODIUM SULFIDE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00N018115
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:12/03/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018115
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SYSTEMS SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES INC
Address:1395 BOULEVARD WAY
City:WALNUT CREEK
State:CA
ZIP:94595
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-937-6748
Emergency Phone Num:415-937-6748
Preparer's Name:JAMES P GILLEENY
CAGE:3R657
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SYSTEMS SCIENTIFIC LAB INC
Address:1295 BOULEVARD WAY
Box:City:WALNUT CREEK
State:CA
ZIP:94595
Country:US
Phone:415-937-6748
CAGE:3R657

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFIDE
CAS:1313-82-2
RTECS #:WE1905000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: CAUSES BURNS. INGEST:
    HARMFUL.
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/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES; FOR EYES GET MD ATTENTION. INGEST: CALL MD.
    INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O2/ARTF RESP).
    .

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

Flash Point:N.A
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP AND PUT IN SUITABLE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED & IN COOL PLACE.
    SEPARATE FROM ACIDS, OXIDIZING MATERIAL, AND POSSIBLE SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA
Ventilation:MECHANICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG. ADD FULL (SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON. EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: LENGTH FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .

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

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:122F,50C
Spec Gravity:1.43
Solubility in Water:125 %
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:N.A

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LIBERATES HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS ON CONTACT WITH WATER OR ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DISCOLORS UPON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT & AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL,
    STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT APPROVED & LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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