=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:AMMONIUM PERSULFATE, 0762
NIIN:00-234-8360
MSDS Number: BDLLR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-8802/9300
CAGE:5B970
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY SUB OF RICHARDSON-VICKS INC
Address:995 ZEPHYR AVE
Box:City:HAYWARD
State:CA
ZIP:94544-7917
Country:US
Phone:UNK
CAGE:5B970
Company: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  =============

Name:PEROXYDISULFURIC ACID, DIAMMONIUM SALT; (AMMONIUM
    PERSULFATE)
CAS:7727-54-0
RTECS #:SE0350000
Fraction by Wt: 98-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 820 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS
    OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. SKIN CONTACT:IRRITATION, PROLONGED CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE SENSITIZATION. EYE CONTACT:IRRITATION. INGEST:IRRITATION &
    BURNS TO MOUTH & STOMACH. CH RONIC:NONE IDENTIFIED. TARGET
    ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
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:INGEST:CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED INDUCE
    VOMIT. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP.
    IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY
    OF WATER  FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES.
    WASH CLTHG BEFORE RE-USE. EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LST 15 MINS.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:SOAK W/WATER, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER
    TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/COMBUSTIBLE
    MATLS, FLAMMABLE MATLS OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR
    EXPLOSION. NOTE:DECOMPOSES AT MELTING POINT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
    KEEP COMBUSTS (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATL. WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER;
    REMOVE FROM AREA. FL USH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE
    SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMM & COMBUST MATLS. STORE <20C. ISOLATE
    FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATLS.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES IRRIT. MAY CAUSE BURNS.
    STRONG OXIDIZER. KEEP FROM CONT W/CLTHG & OTHER COMBUST MATLS.
    AVOID CONT W/EYES, SKIN, CLTHG. EXPLOSIVE WHEN MIXED W/COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP FUME OR DUST
    LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . UNIFORM
    RECOMMENDED. LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. TAKE OFF
    IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:248F,120C
Vapor Density:7.9
Spec Gravity:1.98 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ORG MATLS, MOST COMMON METALS, COMBUST MATL,
    STRONG ACIDS, ALKALIES, HALIDES, SODIUM PEROXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, MOISTURE, SHOCK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, OXIDES OF SULFUR, SULFURIC
    ACID, OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D001
    (IGNITABLE WASTE).

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