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

MSDS NAME:FERRIC NITRATE
NIIN:00F004244
MSDS Number: BBPVJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 982-5000
CAGE:EO822
=== 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
Company:MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361
CAGE:EO822

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

Name:FERRIC (III) NITRATE NONAHYDRATE
CAS:7782-61-8
RTECS #:NO7175000
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 (FE); 8990

Name:FERRIC NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:10421-48-4
RTECS #:QU8915000
OSHA PEL:1 MG FE/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG FE/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:DUSTS/MISTS OF FERRIC SALTS MAY BE IRRITATING
    TO THE RESP TRACT. COUGHING/SNEEZING MAY OCCUR.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED,
    INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER. SKIN: REMOVE ANY
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN/EYES WITH SOAP/MILD
    DETERGENT/WATER FOR AT LEAST 1 5 MINUTES. GET MED ATT IF IRRITATION
    DEVELOPS.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:STRONG OXIDIZER/REACT W/REDUCING AGENTS MAY
    CAUSE FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/BREATHING
    EQUIPMENT FOR HIGH INTENSITY FIRE OR POTENTIAL EXPLOSION

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/RESPROTECTION FROM DUST. PICK
    UP/PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATI OR DISPOSAL IN A
    METHOD THAT DOESN'T GENERA TE DUST OR FUMES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF AT,
    MOISTURE & INCOMPATABILITIES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING. KEEP FROM CONTACT
    W/CLOTHING/OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. WASH AFTER HANDLING. STORE
    IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF >TLV IS EXCEEDED/A SUPPLIED AIR FULL
    FACEPIECE RESP/AIRLINED HOOD
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYEWASH/QUICK-DRENCH/CLEAN
    BODY-COVERING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 26 AUG 85. MELTING POINT: 472C (117F). EYE PROTECTION:
    CONTACT LENSES SHOULDN'T BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS TERIAL.
    MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 404.00.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Spec Gravity:1.684
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:VIOLET CRYSTALS, SLIGHT NITRIC ACID ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACT VIOLENTLY W/SOME ORGANIC COMPOUNDS OR REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/OXIDIZABLE MAY CAUSE EXTREMELY
    VIOLENT COMBUSTION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS NITROUS OXIDES WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CAN'T BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN AN RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. ENSURE
    COMPLIANCE	WITH LOCAL/STATE/FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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