MALLINCKRODT -- SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00N046884
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:08/06/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N046884
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-981-5000
CAGE:ZA916
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL, INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
Box:M
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043
Country:US
Phone:314-770-7800
CAGE:ZA916
Company Name: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  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFATE (2:1); (SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS)
CAS:7757-82-6
RTECS #:WE1650000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,MOUSE) 5989 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:NOT EXPECTED TO BE A
    HAZARD. INGEST:SLOWLY ABSORBED FROM ALIMENTARY TRACT. BECAUSE OF
    OSMOTIC ACTIVITY, IT WILL DRAW WATER INTO LUMEN OF BOWEL & MAY
    CAUSE PURGING, FLUID LOSS, BLOOD IN STO OLS, FALL OF BLOOD PRESSURE
    & HIGH SODIUM LEVELS IN BLOOD. SKIN:NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED.
    EYE:NO (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:ADVERSE EFFECTED EXPECTED BUT DUST MAY
    CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC:NO INFORMATION FOUND.
    REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS CITED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O2/ARTF
    RESP) . INGEST:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK TO DILUTE. IF
    LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN:WASH EXPOSED
     AREA W/SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
    EYE:WASH THOROUGHLY W/RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET
    MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE FIRE HAZ. NOT
    CONSIDERED TO BE EXPLO HAZ, BUT VIOLENT EXPLOS OCCUR WHEN POTASSIUM
    SULFATE & SODIUM SULFATE ARE MELTED W/ALUMINUM.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK/SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERS
    REQ PROT CLTHG & NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP PROT FROM DUST. SWEEP UP &
    CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. AVOID USE OF WATER EXCEPT
    FOR SMALL DUST RESIDU ES (REACTS W/RELEASE OF HEAT).
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL & PERSONAL HYGIENE &
    SAFETY PROCEDURE, AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE CHEMICAL
    SUBSTANCE & ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST IS
    APPARENT, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN.
    FOR EMERGENCIES, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:IN GEN, DILUTION VENT IS SATIS HLTH HAZ CONTROL FOR THIS
    SUBSTANCE. HOWEVER, IF CNDTNS OF USE CREATE DISCOMFORT (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. MAINTAIN
    EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID ALL UNNEC EXPOS TO CHEM SUBSTANCE &
    ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENT:TO WORKER, A LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1551F,844C
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE CRYSTALLINE GRANULES; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION IT EMITS
    TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR & SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    W/ LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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