MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC -- SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE  -- 6810-00N082277
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
MSDS Date:09/23/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N082277
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600; 314-982-5000
CAGE:23104
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS LTD
Address:600 DELMAR
City:POINTE CLAIRE QUE CAN H9R
CAGE:23104
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE; (HYDRATED)
CAS:13472-36-1
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:PYROPHOSPHORIC ACID, TETRASODIUM SALT; (ANHYDROUS).  LD50:
    (ORAL, RAT) 4000 MG/KG.
CAS:7722-88-5
RTECS #:UX7350000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SUPDAT: AREA. PLEASE REFER TO THE ACGIH DOCUMENT,
    "INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION, A MANUAL OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICES," (ING
    4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3: MOST RECENT EDITION, FOR DETAILS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:EYE PROT: & FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 2
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CAUSTIC MATERIAL SIMILAR
    TO LIME. CAUSES IRRITATION OF NASAL PASSAGES AND LUNGS. INGESTION:
    CAUSTIC MATERIAL SIMILAR TO LIME. LARGE QUANTITIES CAN CAUSE BURNS
    OF MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH.  SKIN CONTACT: CAUSTIC TO WET SKIN
    SIMILAR TO LIME. EYE CONTACT: VERY IRRITATING TO EYE MEMBRANES.
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CAUSTIC. CHRONIC: NO INFORMATION
    FOUND.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHAL: IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. CALL MD IMMED. INGEST: IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE LARGE Q UANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK IF AVAILABLE.
    CALL MD IMMED. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. SKIN: REMOVE ANY CONTAMD CLTHG. WASH SKIN W/SOAP OR MILD
    DETERGENT & WATER FOR (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR AN
    EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROT CLTHG & NIOSH
    APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP
    SPILLED MATL. COLLECTED WASTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO CLOSED,
    PREFERABLY METAL, CONTAINER  & SENT TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPRVD DUST/MIST
    RESP W/CHEM GOGGS MAY BE WORN, IN GEN, UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV.
    CONSULT RESP SUPPLIER FOR LIMITATIONS. ALTERNATIVELY, A NIOSH
    APPRVD SUPPLIED AIR FULL FACE PIECE RESP OR AIRLINED HOOD MAY BE
    WORN.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOC &/OR GEN EXHST IS RECOMD TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
    EXPOS BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOS LIMITS. LOC EXHST VENT IS (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (ING 5)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
    WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MED ATTN IF IRRITATION
    DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS. EYES: WASH EYES W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, GET MED ATTN. VENT:
    GENERALLY P REF BECAUSE IT CAN CONTROL EMISSION OF CONTAMINANT AT
    ITS SOURCE, PREVENTING DISPERSION OF IT INTO GEN WORK (ING 3)

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:167F,75C
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:MODERATELY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, TRANSPARENT CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
    AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND
    PHOSPHORUS WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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