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

MSDS NAME:AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE
NIIN:00-975-2504
MSDS Number: BGBGX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
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:AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1341-49-7
RTECS #:BQ9200000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG F/M3
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG F/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRIT RESP TRACT W/COUGH ETC;ING:CAUSES
    SALIVATION NAUSEA,COMA ETC;SKIN/EYES:IRRIT.MAY BURN/DMG.

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

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

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

Flash Point:NONE
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:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

======================	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
    CONTAINRS 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 DATED:07/19/85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.51
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS,ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS(CORROSIVE MATL)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF HF,NITRIC OXIDES & NH*3
    WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR
    RECLAMATION,RECOMMEND DISPOSE OF IN AN RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS
    WASTE FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS. CWA/CERCLA RQ:5000 LBS.

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