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

MSDS NAME:CALCIUM SULFATE, ANHYDROUS, POWDER
NIIN:00-882-4997
MSDS Number: CGLDN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINKRODT-BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:EO303
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
Company:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:NONE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151
CAGE:EO303
Company:VWR SCIENTIFIC - DIV OF UNIVAR
Address:200 CENTER SQUARE RD
Box:626
City:BRIDGEPORT
State:NJ
ZIP:08014
Country:US
Phone:609-467-2600
CAGE:2E624

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

Name:CALCIUM SULFATE (ANHYDROUS)
CAS:7778-18-9
RTECS #:WS6920000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV/TWA: 10 MG/M
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-NUISANCE DUST.INHALE:MAY DEPOSIT
    UNPLEASANT DEPOSITS IN THE NASAL PASSAGES.SKIN:MAY DEPOSIT ON
    SKIN.EYE:MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY.ORAL:MAY CAUSE OBSTRUCTION & GASTRIC
    IRRITATION.CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE I MPAIRED SENSE OF SMELL &
    TASTE,RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, DERMATITIS & CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:NUISANCE DUST. INHALATION MAY DEPOSIT
    UNPLEASANT DEPOSITS IN THE NASAL PASSAGES AND ON SKIN. MAY REDUCE
    VISIBILITY. ORALLY MAY CAUSE OBSTRUCTION & GASTRIC IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
    MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER.ORAL:IF  CONSCIOUS,TAKE GLYCERIN/GELATIN SOLUTION/LARGE
    AMOUNT OF WATER.CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY &
    SUPPORTIVELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY RELEASE TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP. AVOID CREATING DUST. USE A
    RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN A DRY PLACE AWAY
    FROM MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OR INGESTION OF THIS MATERIAL. AVOID
    EYE OR SKIN CONTACT. AVOID CAUSING AIRBORNE DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY
    AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS OR RESPIRATOR FOR MINERAL DUSTS AND SILICA IF TLV IS
    EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,WORK
    CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2642F,1450C
Spec Gravity:2.96
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES. ODORLESS. SOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DIAZOMETHANE (VAPOR), PHOSPHORUS (RED)
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:USE WASTE CONTAINERS SUITABLE FOR TRANSPORTATION
    AND WHICH DO NOT RELEASE FUGITIVE DUST. DISPOSE IN LANDFILL IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 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.

*** END OF RECORD ***