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

MSDS NAME:ALUMINUM SULFATE,HYDRATED,TECHNICAL
NIIN:00-281-7455
MSDS Number: BDTCV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION.
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company: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  =============

Name:ALUMINUM SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:10043-01-3
RTECS #:BD1700000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRIT,COUGHING,BRTHG PROBLEM;INH:ABDOMINL
    PAIN,GASTR-INTESNTL UPSET:SKIN/EYES:IRRIT,REDNESS ETC.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATR/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER.GET MD IF IRRIT OCCURS; EYES:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15
    MIN.GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
    BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTV EQUIP.SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM SPILLED MATL & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTNR FOR
    DISPOSAL.NEUTRALIZE THE RESIDUE W/SODA ASH.THEN FLUSH AREA W/PLENTY
    OF WATER.ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS REQ UIRED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINR CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATEFD:8/13/85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD;ITEM IS TYPE
    I,CLASS 2 OF O-A-429.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.61
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR POWDER,ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES,CORR MATL(H*2O REACTIVE MATL SUCH AS OLEUM)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR AT
    TEMP>760C(1400F)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LG QTY:SEND TO AN APPROVED WASTE FACILITY OR
    RECOVER. SM QTY:MAY BE DISSOLVED IN WATER,TREATED WITH SODA ASH TO
    NEUTRALIZE & FLUSHED TO SEWER W/AMPLE WATER;ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    W/LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS;  CWA/CERCLA RQ=5000 LBS.

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