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

MSDS NAME:CAIROX
NIIN:00-255-2434
MSDS Number: BDPCR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:PHIPPS PRODUCTS(DIST),CARUS CHEMICAL CO(MFR)
Address:1375 8TH ST
City:LA SALLE
State:IL
ZIP:61301-1964
Country:US
CAGE:KO869
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CARUS CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1375 8TH ST
Box:City:LASALLE
State:IL
ZIP:61301-1964
Country:US
Phone:815-223-1500
CAGE:9C265
Company:PHIPPS PRODUCTS(DIST),MAYCO OIL & CHEMICAL CO;(MFR
CAGE:KO869

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

Name:NO INGREDIENT FOR THIS FORMULATION_INGREDIENT

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

Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED CONTACT W/KMNO*4 SOLNS BURNING OF
    SKIN;PROLONGED CONTACT W/SOLNS OR DUST BURN EYES,MEMBRNS

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

First Aid:EXTERNALLY:FLOOD SKIN WITH WATER;EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER-AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.CALL DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.INTERNALLY:GIVE
    ONE OR TWO GLASSES MILK,THEN INDUCE VOMITING.CALL DOCTOR.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY DECOMPOSE SPONTANEOUSLY IF EXPOSED TO
    INTENSE HEAT,CONC.ACIDS,REDUCING AGENTS,ORGS;DECOMP.EXPLS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IMMEDIATELY SWEEP UP & REMOVE AS MUCH KMNO*4
    AS POSSIBLE.FLUSHING WITH WATER IS AN EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR
    ELIMINATING SPILLAGE ON FLOORS.THE PERMANGANATE SOLUTION PRODUCED
    SHOULD BE TREATED WITH A REDUC ING AGENT,SUCH AS METHANOL OR SODIUM
    BISULFITE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA IN CLOSED
    CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM HYDROGEN PEROXIDE,IRON,AMMONIUM NITRATE
    & ORGANIC MATERIALS,ETHER,ALCOHOL,PAPER,TURPENTINE OIL & SULFURIC
    ACID

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR DUST:SIMPLE COTTON MASKS SUCH AS MARTINDALE
    PROTECTIVE MASKS.
Ventilation:MECHANCAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS TO AVOID IN SECTION TEN,ETHANOL & SULFURIC
    ACID,ACIDS & CONCENTRATED SULFURIC ACID,CONCENTRATED SULFURIC ACID

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:464F
Spec Gravity:2.703
Solubility in Water:6.5G/100 ML
Appearance and Odor:DARK PURPLE CRYSTALS W/METALLIC LUSTER;ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOST ORGANIC COMPOUNDS,MENTAL POWDERS,S,P,C,HCL,GLYCERINE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE OF CRYSTALS TO INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS & HEAT

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO INTRODUCE UNTREATED
    PERMANGANATE SOLUTIONS TO THE LOCAL SEWER,THEN THE SOLUTION SHOULD
    BE TREATED W/REDUCING AGENT,SUCH AS METHANOL OR SODIUM BISULFITE TO
    REDUCE THE KMNO*4 TO M NO*2.MNO*2 IS RELATIVELY INERT,MAY REQUIRE
    FILTERG

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