===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:PERCHLORACAP
NIIN:00F035462
MSDS Number: CGHJG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043-3421
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-770-7800/314-895-2000
Emergency Phone Num:314-770-7800
CAGE:FO650
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT DIAGNOSTICS
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
Box:City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043-3421
Country:US
Phone:314-344-3800
CAGE:2A916
Company:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043-3421
Country:US
Phone:314-770-7800/314-895-2000
CAGE:FO650
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE
CAS:7778-74-7
RTECS #:SC9700000
Fraction by Wt: 20%
Name:DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE *97-4*
CAS:7757-93-9
Fraction by Wt: 40%
Name:CALCIUM SULFATE; GYPSUM
CAS:7778-18-9
RTECS #:WS6920000
Fraction by Wt: 37%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/CUM (DUST)
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM
Name:STEARIC ACID
CAS:57-11-4
RTECS #:WI2800000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITANT. INGESTI0N:
IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES; CAUSES GI UPSET. TOXICITY DUE TO
STRONG OXIDANT EFFECT & POSSIBLE DESTRUCTION OF RED BLOOD CELLS.
SKIN: IRRITATION, MAY CAUSE BURNS ESP ECIALLY ON MOIST SKIN. EYES:
IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGHING, SNEEZING, BREATHING
DIFFICULTY, GI UPSET, BURNS, SORENESS, REDDENING, TEARING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS/IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/RUNNING WATER. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:FLOOD W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE
PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE MAY EXPLODE WHEN
INVOLVED IN A FIRE. IS AN OXIDIZER, ITS HEAT OF REACTION W/REDUCING
AGENTS/COMBUSTIBLES MAY CAUSE IGNITION.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT LOOSE CAPSULES IN A SUITABLE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. IF LOOSE POWDER IS RELEASED, SCOOP UP & COLLECT FOR
DISPOSAL. AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. POWDER CAN BE MOISTENED & ACIDIFIED
TO PROMOTE THE REDUCTIO N REACTION. SLURRY CAN BE NEUTRALIZED
W/SODA ASH.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
STORE IN A COOL <80.6F, DRY, VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF
HEAT/IGNITION. ISOLATE FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE IS AN OXIDIZING MATERIAL. READ
PACKAGE INSERT PRIOR TO USE. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING.
AVOID BREATHING DUST.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE PLASTIC, LATEX/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LABCOAT
Supplemental Safety and Health
BECAUSE THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY HOSPITAL/CLINIC PATIENTS,
IT IS EXPECTED TO BE TREATED BY STANDARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITIES W/NO ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:752F
Solubility in Water:PARTIAL
Appearance and Odor:OPAQUE, ODORLESS GRAY GELATIN CAPSULE IMPRINTED
W/NDC 19-N025
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, CHARCOAL, FLUORINE, SULFUR, MANY COMBUSTIBLES
SUBSTANCES, REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, HEAT/IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE & OXIDES OF POTASSIUM, OXIDES
OF SULFUR, OXIDES OF CARBON
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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